B1 noun Neutral

学科

/ɕɥɛ³⁵ kʰɤ⁵⁵/

A branch of knowledge, typically one studied in higher education.

Examples

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1

物理学是一门很难的学科。

Physics is a difficult discipline.

2

跨学科研究变得越来越重要。

Interdisciplinary research is becoming more and more important.

3

该奖项旨在奖励在这个学科表现突出的学生。

The award aims to reward students who excel in this discipline.

Word Family

Noun
学科性
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Memory Tip

学 (xue) is study, 科 (ke) is division/department. A division of study is a discipline.

Quick Quiz

社会学是一门研究人类社会的___。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 学科

Examples

1

物理学是一门很难的学科。

everyday

Physics is a difficult discipline.

2

跨学科研究变得越来越重要。

academic

Interdisciplinary research is becoming more and more important.

3

该奖项旨在奖励在这个学科表现突出的学生。

formal

The award aims to reward students who excel in this discipline.

4

你对哪个学科感兴趣?

informal

Which subject are you interested in?

5

人文科学和社会科学是两大主要学科群。

academic

Humanities and social sciences are two major groups of disciplines.

Word Family

Noun
学科性

Common Collocations

跨学科 interdisciplinary
基础学科 basic discipline
优势学科 advantageous/strong discipline
人文学科 humanities
传统学科 traditional discipline

Common Phrases

重点学科

key discipline

新兴学科

emerging discipline

单一学科

single discipline

Often Confused With

学科 vs 专业

专业 (major) is what a student chooses to focus on; 学科 (discipline) is a general branch of knowledge.

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Usage Notes

Used frequently when discussing university structure or types of research.

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Common Mistakes

Don't confuse with 科学 (science), which is just one type of 学科.

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Memory Tip

学 (xue) is study, 科 (ke) is division/department. A division of study is a discipline.

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Word Origin

Combining 'study' and 'branch/division'.

Grammar Patterns

一门 + 学科 跨 + 学科

Quick Quiz

社会学是一门研究人类社会的___。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 学科

Related Phrases

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