学科
A branch of knowledge, typically one studied in higher education.
Examples
3 of 5物理学是一门很难的学科。
Physics is a difficult discipline.
跨学科研究变得越来越重要。
Interdisciplinary research is becoming more and more important.
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
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
物理学是一门很难的学科。
everydayPhysics is a difficult discipline.
跨学科研究变得越来越重要。
academicInterdisciplinary research is becoming more and more important.
该奖项旨在奖励在这个学科表现突出的学生。
formalThe award aims to reward students who excel in this discipline.
你对哪个学科感兴趣?
informalWhich subject are you interested in?
人文科学和社会科学是两大主要学科群。
academicHumanities and social sciences are two major groups of disciplines.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
重点学科
key discipline
新兴学科
emerging discipline
单一学科
single discipline
Often Confused With
专业 (major) is what a student chooses to focus on; 学科 (discipline) is a general branch of knowledge.
Usage Notes
Used frequently when discussing university structure or types of research.
Common Mistakes
Don't confuse with 科学 (science), which is just one type of 学科.
Memory Tip
学 (xue) is study, 科 (ke) is division/department. A division of study is a discipline.
Word Origin
Combining 'study' and 'branch/division'.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
社会学是一门研究人类社会的___。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 学科
Related Phrases
Related Vocabulary
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旁听
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宣讲
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掌握
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修改
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主修
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缺勤
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休学
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转系
B1To transfer from one academic department or major to another within the same university.
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