noun HSK 3
Traditional 雜誌
magazine · periodical · journal
Meaning
杂志 refers to a periodical publication containing articles, pictures, and advertisements, typically on a particular subject or aimed at a particular readership. It's the standard modern Chinese word for magazines of all types, from fashion and lifestyle magazines to academic journals.
Usage
杂志 is used in both formal and informal contexts. Native speakers commonly specify the type by adding descriptors like 时尚杂志 (fashion magazine) or 文学杂志 (literary magazine). It's a countable noun that requires measure words when quantifying.
Examples
- 01我每个月都买这本时尚杂志。.I buy this fashion magazine every month.
- 02图书馆里有很多中文杂志可以免费阅读。.There are many Chinese magazines in the library that you can read for free.
Characters
Measure words
- 本一本杂志
- 份两份杂志
Common collocations
- 看杂志to read a magazine
- 时尚杂志fashion magazine
- 订阅杂志to subscribe to a magazine
- 杂志社magazine publisher, editorial office
Origin
The word combines 杂 (miscellaneous, various) and 志 (record, chronicle), literally meaning 'miscellaneous records.' This reflects magazines' nature as collections of various articles and topics compiled together.