Subject

This “Subjects” vocabulary set provides Vietnamese learners with the necessary Chinese vocabulary to describe different subjects. The vocabulary set is designed to be simple, easy to understand, suitable for all levels, from beginners learning Chinese online to those with a foundation. Learners can use this vocabulary set in combination with other free Chinese learning resources for the best results. The vocabulary list includes common subjects such as Literature (语文 – yǔwén), Mathematics (数学 – shùxué), English (英语 – yīngyǔ), Physics (物理 – wùlǐ), Chemistry (化学 – huàxué), Biology (生物 – shēngwù), History (历史 – líshǐ), Geography (地理 – dìlǐ), Politics (政治 – zhèngzhì), Physical Education (体育 – tǐyù), Music (音乐 – yīnyuè), Fine Arts (美术 – mèishù), along with related words such as Course (课程 – khechéng) and Subject (科目 – kēmù), Education process (jiào cái).

课程
Writing practice noun L1
kèchéng
course
这门课程很有趣。
zhè mén kèchéng hěn yǒuqù.
This course is very interesting.
Use: Only courses, structured learning programs.
科目
Writing practice noun L1
kēmù
subject
学校开设了很多科目。
xuéxiào kāishè le hěn duō kēmù.
The school offers many subjects.
Use: Only individual subjects in the curriculum.
学习
Writing practice verb L1
xuéxí
study
我们要认真学习。
wǒmen yào rènzhēn xuéxí.
We must study seriously.
Use: General learning action.
教授
Writing practice n./v. L1
jiàoshòu
professor/teaching
李教授在大学教授历史。
Lǐ jiàoshòu zài dàxué jiàoshòu lìshǐ.
Professor Lee teaches history at university.
Use: Professor is a noun, teaching is a verb.
老师
Writing practice noun L1
lǎoshī
teacher
我的老师很和蔼。
wǒ de lǎoshī hěn hé'ǎi.
My teacher is very gentle.
Use: General term for teacher.
学生
Writing practice noun L1
xuésheng
pupil
这些学生很努力。
zhèxiē xuésheng hěn nǔlì.
These students are very hard working.
Use: Only people who are studying.
学校
Writing practice noun L1
xuéxiào
school
我去学校上学。
wǒ qù xuéxiào shàngxué.
I go to school.
Use: Place where learning activities take place.
班级
Writing practice noun L1
bānjí
class
我们班是最好的班级。
wǒmen bān shì zuì hǎo de bānjí.
Our class is the best class.
Use: A group of students studying in the same class.
考试
Writing practice n./v. L1
kǎoshì
exam
明天要考试了。
míngtiān yào kǎoshì le.
The exam is tomorrow.
Use: Assess student performance.
作业
Writing practice noun L1
zuòyè
homework
今天有很多作业。
jīntiān yǒu hěn duō zuòyè.
There is a lot of homework today.
Use: Homework is given to students to do at home.

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Vocabulary

From Pinyin Meaning
课程 kèchéng course
科目 kēmù subject
学习 xuéxí study
教授 jiàoshòu professor/teaching
老师 lǎoshī teacher
学生 xuésheng pupil
学校 xuéxiào school
班级 bānjí class
考试 kǎoshì exam
作业 zuòyè homework
课堂 kètáng class
成绩 chéngjī learning outcomes
分数 fēnshù score
毕业 bìyè graduate
大学 dàxué university
中学 zhōngxué high school
小学 xiǎoxué elementary
文科 wénkē literature
理科 lǐkē natural science
数学 shùxué mathematics
语文 yǔwén literature
英语 yīngyǔ English
物理 wùlǐ physics
化学 huàxué chemistry
生物 shēngwù biology
历史 lìshǐ history
地理 dìlǐ geography
政治 zhèngzhì politics
经济 jīngjì economy
教育 jiàoyù education/education
培训 péixùn training/training course
讲座 jiǎngzuò lesson
研讨会 yántǎohuì seminar
学期 xuéqī semester
学年 xuénán school year
教材 jiàocái Teaching materials
课本 kèběn textbook
笔记 bǐjì note
图书馆 túshūguǎn library
教室 jiàoshì classroom
实习 shíxí internship/internship
论文 lùnwén thesis
研究 yánjiū research/research
博士 bóshì PhD
硕士 shuòshì Master
实验 shíyàn Experiment
专业 zhuānyè Specialized
学位 xuéwèi Degree
文化 wénhuà Culture
科技 kē jì Science and technology
人工智能 rénɡōng zhìnéng Artificial Intelligence
信息技术 xìnxī jìshù Information technology
体育 tǐyù Exercise
音乐 yīnyuè Music
美术 mèishù Art
教案 jiàoàn Lesson plan
高等教育 gāoděng jiàoyù Higher education
基础教育 jīchǔ jiàoyù Basic education
学科 xuékē Subject
高中 gāozhōng High school
初中 chūzhōng Junior high school
书本 shūběn Sách vở
同桌 tóngzhuō Bạn cùng bàn
教课书 jiàokèshū Sách giáo khoa
预习 yùxí Ôn bài
复习 fùxí Ôn lại
作业本 zuòyèběn Vở bài tập
文具 wénjù Văn phòng phẩm