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The word 信息 is formed by combining the character 信, which denotes message or correspondence, with 息, which signifies news or tidings; together they create a compound meaning where 信 contributes the concept of communicated content and 息 reinforces the idea of current reports, resulting in the modern term for information.

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这条信息很重要。

Zhè tiáo xìnxī hěn zhòngyào.

This piece of information is very important.

我在网上看到了这条信息。

Wǒ zài wǎngshàng kàn dàole zhè tiáo xìnxī.

I saw this information online.

他负责收集市场信息。

Tā fùzé shōují shìchǎng xìnxī.

He is responsible for collecting market information.

在信息时代，我们需要不断学习。

Zài xìnxī shídài, wǒmen xūyào bùduàn xuéxí.

In the information age, we need to keep learning.

不对称信息会导致市场失灵。

Bú duìchèn xìnxī huì dǎozhì shìchǎng shīlíng.

Asymmetric information can lead to market failure.

Word Definition - 信息

xìn xī information; news; message

Individual Character Details

信 xìn
息 xī