Meaning and Usage
"情报" (qíngbào) primarily refers to intelligence or information, often used in contexts involving military, political, or business intelligence. It implies collected data that is analyzed for strategic purposes.
Common Contexts
This word is frequently used in formal or professional settings such as police work, military operations, and market research. It is less common in casual conversation unless discussing topics like news or espionage.
Collocations and Patterns
- 情报收集 (qíngbào shōují): intelligence gathering
- 市场情报 (shìchǎng qíngbào): market intelligence
- 敌方情报 (dífāng qíngbào): enemy intelligence
These collocations highlight the strategic and analytical nature of the information.
Nuances
While "情报" literally combines "emotion/feeling" (情) and "report/announce" (报), its meaning is specialized and does not relate to emotions. Avoid confusing it with general "information" words like "信息" (xìnxī), which is broader and more neutral.
Register and Tone
"情报" is formal and often used in written or official speech. It carries a serious tone, especially in contexts involving security or business intelligence.