報道 - Wiktionary, the free dictionary 報道 报道 (bàodào) and 報導 报导 (bàodǎo) have the same meaning and are pronounced the same way in various dialects Some people (such as the Hong Kong Government) recommend the usage of 報道 报道 (bàodào) and proscribe the use of 報導 报导 (bàodǎo) to emphasize the principle of objectivity in journalism