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The word "消息" is formed from the characters "消" meaning to disappear or vanish, and "息" meaning to rest or cease; together they originally conveyed the idea of things fading and ceasing, such as in natural cycles, which over time shifted to refer to "news" or "information" as it pertains to events that emerge and dissipate.

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他告诉我一个消息

Tā gàosu wǒ yīgè xiāoxi.

He told me a piece of news.

这个消息很重要。

Zhège xiāoxi hěn zhòngyào.

This news is very important.

我们等待进一步的消息

Wǒmen děngdài jìnyībù de xiāoxi.

We are waiting for further news.

媒体发布了最新的消息

Méitǐ fābùle zuìxīn de xiāoxi.

The media released the latest news.

关于这次会议的消息还没有确认。

Guānyú zhè cì huìyì de xiāoxi hái méiyǒu quèrèn.

The news about this meeting has not been confirmed yet.

Word Definition - 消息

xiāo xi (piece of) news; information; message; CL:條|条[tiáo]

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