Common Meanings
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bào报
To report, inform, announce, or apply for something, often in a formal or official way.
他今年想报考一所重点大学。
He wants to apply for a key university this year.
A document, signal, or publication that conveys news and opinions, such as a brief report, telegram, intelligence, evening paper, or illustrated magazine.
我每天都读晚报，了解当天的新闻
I read the evening paper every day to catch up on the day's news.
To repay, reciprocate, or avenge; to reward someone for their actions.
我们应该报答父母的养育之恩。
We should repay our parents' kindness for raising us.
To receive retribution or punishment for bad deeds.
他做的坏事，迟早会有报应的
He will eventually face retribution for the bad things he did.