Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
讲座
jiǎngzuò
Description
讲座是老师或专家在很多人面前讲一个题目的活动。
A 讲座 is an event where a teacher or expert talks about a topic in front of many people.
大学里常常有免费的讲座，学生可以去听。
Universities often have free 讲座 that students can attend.
Meanings
讲座jiǎngzuò
a lecture or course of talks
今天下午有一个关于历史的讲座。
There is a lecture on history this afternoon.
讲座jiǎngzuò
a series of instructional programs or articles
电视上有一个学英语的讲座。
There is an English learning lecture on TV.
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Notes
- Etymology
讲 (to speak/lecture) + 座 (seat/session), literally a 'speaking session'.
- Nuance
讲座 is more formal and topic-focused than a regular 课 (class).
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