This is the 1597th most frequent Chinese word.

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"Report," "inform," or "respond."


Here, '报' refers to '报纸' (newspaper), indicating printed news media.

我每天早上都会看报。

I read the newspaper every morning.


Here, '报' is used in '报告' (to report), indicating conveying or submitting information.

他向老师报告了这个问题。

He reported the issue to the teacher.


Here, '报' means 'to repay' or 'to reciprocate', indicating response or return.

我们应该以善报善,以恶报恶。

We should repay kindness with kindness and repay evil with evil.