B1 noun Neutral

讲义

/tɕjaŋ3 i4/

Printed materials or notes provided by a teacher to students for a lecture or course (handouts).

Examples

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1

我忘带昨天的讲义了。

I forgot to bring yesterday's handout.

2

该讲义包含了本课程的核心理论。

The handout contains the core theories of this course.

3

讲义上的字太小了,看不清。

The text on the handout is too small to see clearly.

Word Family

Noun
讲义
Verb
讲解
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Memory Tip

讲 (speak/teach) + 义 (meaning/content). Content for teaching!

Quick Quiz

如果你没听清老师说的话,可以看一看___。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 讲义

Examples

1

我忘带昨天的讲义了。

everyday

I forgot to bring yesterday's handout.

2

该讲义包含了本课程的核心理论。

formal

The handout contains the core theories of this course.

3

讲义上的字太小了,看不清。

informal

The text on the handout is too small to see clearly.

4

学生们正在根据讲义进行复习。

academic

Students are reviewing based on the handouts.

5

这是培训班的配套讲义。

business

This is the accompanying handout for the training class.

Word Family

Noun
讲义
Verb
讲解

Common Collocations

发放讲义 to distribute handouts
复印讲义 to photocopy handouts
电子讲义 electronic handouts
讲义内容 handout content
配套讲义 accompanying handouts

Common Phrases

讲义稿

handout draft

内部讲义

internal handouts

讲义费

handout fee

Often Confused With

讲义 vs 教材

教材 is a formal textbook; 讲义 is usually shorter, teacher-created material/handouts.

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Usage Notes

Very common in university settings or test-prep centers.

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Common Mistakes

Do not confuse it with '讲话' (speech).

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Memory Tip

讲 (speak/teach) + 义 (meaning/content). Content for teaching!

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Word Origin

From '讲' (to explain/speak) and '义' (meaning/text).

Grammar Patterns

一份讲义 根据/看 + 讲义

Quick Quiz

如果你没听清老师说的话,可以看一看___。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 讲义

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