B1 noun Neutral

必修课

/pi˥˩ ɕju˥ kʰɤ˥˩/

A course that a student must take in order to complete a degree or graduate.

Examples

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1

这学期我有四门必修课。

I have four compulsory courses this semester.

2

校方决定将编程纳入大一必修课。

The school decided to include programming as a compulsory course for freshmen.

3

必修课太难了,我怕挂科。

The compulsory courses are too hard; I'm afraid of failing.

Word Family

Noun
必修课
Verb
必修
Adjective
必修的
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Memory Tip

必 (must) + 修 (study/build) + 课 (class) = A class you must study.

Quick Quiz

数学是理工科学生的___,每个人都必须参加考试。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 必修课

Examples

1

这学期我有四门必修课。

everyday

I have four compulsory courses this semester.

2

校方决定将编程纳入大一必修课。

formal

The school decided to include programming as a compulsory course for freshmen.

3

必修课太难了,我怕挂科。

informal

The compulsory courses are too hard; I'm afraid of failing.

4

必修课的学分占毕业所需总学分的大部分。

academic

Credits from compulsory courses account for most of the total credits required for graduation.

5

对于职场新人来说,学习沟通是必修课。

business

For newcomers to the workplace, learning communication is a 'must-take' course (metaphorical).

Word Family

Noun
必修课
Verb
必修
Adjective
必修的

Common Collocations

开设必修课 to offer a compulsory course
必修课学分 compulsory course credits
公共必修课 general compulsory course
专业必修课 major compulsory course
完成必修课 to complete compulsory courses

Common Phrases

核心必修课

core compulsory course

必修课要求

compulsory course requirements

必修课程

compulsory curriculum

Often Confused With

必修课 vs 选修课

选修课 is an elective course (choice); 必修课 is mandatory.

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Usage Notes

Used both literally for school and metaphorically for essential life/career skills.

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Common Mistakes

Don't use it for optional training sessions.

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Memory Tip

必 (must) + 修 (study/build) + 课 (class) = A class you must study.

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Word Origin

From '必' (must), '修' (to study/cultivate), and '课' (lesson).

Grammar Patterns

...是...的必修课 选修 + 必修课 (though '选' means choose, in academic systems you still 'select' them into your schedule)

Quick Quiz

数学是理工科学生的___,每个人都必须参加考试。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 必修课

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