noun
big-character poster; large-print wall newspaper
Refers to a large handwritten poster used for public announcements or protests, especially associated with China. Also used for a large-print wall newspaper. Compare with 壁新聞 (かべしんぶん), a regular wall newspaper.
See also: 壁新聞 (かべしんぶん)
中国では、大字報が政治的な意見を表明する手段として使われた。
In China, big-character posters were used as a means of expressing political opinions.
学校の廊下に大字報が貼ってあり、生徒たちの活動が紹介されていた。
A large-print wall newspaper was posted in the school hallway, introducing the students' activities.
The term is composed of 大字 (large characters) and 報 (report, news). It is a Japanese adaptation of the Chinese term dàzìbào, referring to big-character posters used in China.