广播

廣播
guǎngbō
noun HSK 3 #3,004

Meanings

  1. 1 broadcast; radio broadcast
  2. 2 to broadcast; to announce over speakers

Characters

Literally 'spread widely' — scattering information like seeds across a broad area.

Examples

Qǐng zhùyì tīng guǎngbō.
Please pay attention to the broadcast.
Xuéxiào měi tiān dōu yǒu guǎngbō.
The school has broadcasts every day.
guǎngbō diàntái
radio station
Jīchǎng zài guǎngbō hángbān xìnxī.
The airport is broadcasting flight information.

Tips

culture
In Chinese schools and workplaces, a PA system (广播) is still commonly used for morning exercises, announcements, and music.

Stroke Order

广 guǎng