话 — meaning in English

English meaning

• news noun Fresh information about something that has just happened.
• quote noun A short passage of words repeated from someone else.
• saying noun A well-known short phrase that expresses a piece of wisdom or common belief; a proverb.

Senses

话 is used for these senses in English:

• news Information about current events disseminated by the media.
• quote A statement attributed to a person; a quotation.
• saying A proverb or maxim.

news — full definition

1. noun Fresh information about something that has just happened.
2. noun Reports on current events broadcast or published by journalists and media outlets.

quote — full definition

1. noun A short passage of words repeated from someone else.
2. noun A stated price for a job or service.
3. verb To repeat someone's exact words.

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