资讯

• Pinyin: zī xùn
• Hanzi breakdown: 资 = 次 + 贝 (resources); 讯 = 讠 + 卂 (message)

Meaning

Information; news; intelligence. Data or knowledge that keeps one informed.

More commonly used in Taiwan and formal contexts in mainland China. Emphasizes timely, useful information for decision-making. Often used in technology and media contexts, such as 资讯科技 (IT).

Examples

1. 这个网站提供最新的财经资讯。 This website provides the latest financial news and information.
2. 资讯时代改变了人们的生活方式。 The information age has changed people’s way of life.
3. 他负责收集市场资讯。 He is responsible for gathering market intelligence.

Usage Guide

Context: technology, media, business

Tone: neutral

Do Say

• 资讯安全是企业的重要课题。(Information security is an important issue for enterprises.)
• 请关注我们的公众号获取更多资讯。(Please follow our public account for more information.)

Don't Say

• 给我一个资讯 — use 信息 or 消息 in casual speech

Origin & History

资 (material, resources) + 讯 (news, message)

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal