信息 (xìnxī)

信息 refers to information, data, or news that is communicated, stored, or processed.

Meanings

[noun] Information; data; news; message.

Example Sentences

互联网让我们获取信息更加方便。 Hùliánwǎng ràng wǒmen huòqǔ xìnxī gèngjiā fāngbiàn. The internet makes it more convenient for us to access information.

请确保提供的信息准确无误。 Qǐng quèbǎo tígōng de xìnxī zhǔnquè wúwù. Please ensure the information provided is accurate and error-free.

我还没有收到关于面试的信息。 Wǒ hái méiyǒu shōudào guānyú miànshì de xìnxī. I have not yet received any information about the interview.

保护个人信息安全非常重要。 Bǎohù gèrén xìnxī ānquán fēicháng zhòngyào. Protecting personal information security is very important.

Collocations

Collocation	Meaning
获取信息	to obtain information
个人信息	personal information
信息安全	information security
信息技术	information technology (IT)
发布信息	to publish/release information

Usage Notes

信息 is the standard modern term for information in both digital and general contexts. 信息技术 (IT, information technology) is a key phrase. In informal situations, 消息 (xiāoxi) is preferred for news/updates about specific events, while 信息 is broader and more formal.

Memory Hook

信 means "trust/letter/message" and 息 means "breath/news" — a trusted message carried on the breath is information.