Definition
读报 is a separable verb-object compound (离合词) meaning 'to read a newspaper'. The verb 读 and the object 报 can be split when adding measure words, modifiers, or time expressions: 读了一份报 (read a newspaper), 读今天的报 (read today's newspaper). In everyday speech, 看报 is more common; 读报 is slightly more formal or written.
v.o.
to read (a) newspaper(s)
Examples
- 。Tā měitiān dōu yào huā bàn xiǎoshí dú bào.He spends half an hour reading newspapers every day.
- 。Zuótiān wǒ dú le yí fèn yǒuqù de bào.Yesterday I read an interesting newspaper.
- ？Nǐ jīntiān dú shénme bào?What newspaper are you reading today?
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