English–Chinese

“current affairs” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinshí shì

Example

每天早上我都会看时事。měi tiān zǎo shàng wǒ dū huì kàn shí shì

I read about current affairs every morning.

Illustration for 时事 (current affairs)

How to say “current affairs” in Chinese

“Current affairs” in Chinese is 时事 (shí shì).

It is the part of present-day public life that merits attention and discussion.

Full entry for 时事: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 时事

电视台今晚播出关于时事的深度报道。diàn shì tái jīn wǎn bō chū guān yú shí shì de shēn dù bào dào

The TV station will broadcast an in-depth current-affairs report tonight.

Tips for using 时事

  • English speakers may use a broad phrase for anything happening now, but this word usually points to matters with public importance rather than ordinary daily events.

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