概念
An abstract idea or a general notion that represents something. It is often used to discuss theories or new ideas in academic writing.
Examples
3 of 5老师在课堂上解释了“正义”的概念。
The teacher explained the concept of 'justice' in class.
你对这个商业概念有什么看法？
What do you think of this business concept?
我完全没有时间的概念。
I have no concept of time at all.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'concept' as the 'seed' (概) of a 'thought' (念).
Quick Quiz
这篇文章主要讨论了可持续发展的___。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 概念
Examples
老师在课堂上解释了“正义”的概念。
academicThe teacher explained the concept of 'justice' in class.
你对这个商业概念有什么看法？
businessWhat do you think of this business concept?
我完全没有时间的概念。
everydayI have no concept of time at all.
我们需要重新定义这个法律概念。
formalWe need to redefine this legal concept.
这只是一个初步的概念。
informalThis is just a preliminary concept.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
概念化
conceptualize
偷换概念
to substitute a concept (logical fallacy)
初步概念
preliminary concept
Often Confused With
概念 is more formal and academic/abstract, while 观念 often refers to personal values or views.
Usage Notes
Use this word when discussing abstract ideas in essays or defining the scope of a research topic.
Common Mistakes
Don't confuse it with '想法' (idea) which is much more casual and less formal.
Memory Tip
Think of 'concept' as the 'seed' (概) of a 'thought' (念).
Word Origin
Derived from classical Chinese where '概' means general and '念' means thought.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
这篇文章主要讨论了可持续发展的___。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 概念
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