消息
xiāoxi
(piece of) news; information; message
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手机上常用的东西不多,打电话、看图片、发消息,就这几个。There weren't many things on the phone that you use often: calling, looking at pictures, sending messages, and that was it.奶奶的新手机 · Grandma's New Phone · HSK 2
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