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知识分子
zhīshi fènzǐ
Description
知识分子是指有很多知识、受过高等教育的人，比如老师、医生和科学家。
"知识分子" refers to people who have a lot of knowledge and have received higher education, such as teachers, doctors, and scientists.
这个词常常用来说那些做脑力工作的人。
This word is often used to describe those who do mental work.
Meanings
知识分子zhīshi fènzǐ
intellectual; educated person doing mental work
我爸爸是一个知识分子，他很喜欢看书。
My dad is an intellectual who loves reading books.
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Notes
- Etymology
知识 (knowledge) + 分子 (a member of a group/element), literally "member of the knowledge group".
- Nuance
neutral term; refers to people with higher education, often in academic or professional fields.
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