Chinese phrase
报道指出，〜 bào dào zhǐ chū 〜
Meaning
reports point out that ___
When to use it
Introduces a reported fact or finding. It often begins a formal statement based on news or research and presents the following information as supported by reports.
Example dialogue
报道指出，许多学校开始给学生提供免费的午餐。 bào dào zhǐ chū xǔ duō xué xiào kāi shǐ gěi xué shēng tí gōng miǎn fèi de wǔ cān
Reports point out that many schools have started providing free lunches to students.
这个措施能减轻不少家庭的负担。 zhè ge cuò shī néng jiǎn qīng bù shǎo jiā tíng de fù dān
This measure can reduce the burden on many families.