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课程

kèchéng
course

我报名了一个编程课程。

I signed up for a programming course.


formal

A structured educational program or series of lessons on a particular subject, typically taught over a set period of time.

这个大学开设了很多有趣的课程。

This university offers many interesting courses.

In educational contexts, '课程' refers to a formal program of study, whether in a school, university, or online learning platform.

Collocations

选修课程elective course必修课程required course在线课程online course

Synonyms

课学科班

Related Phrases

课程表phrase
course schedule
课程设计phrase
course design

Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal Usage

Use '课程' for formal educational programs, while '课' is more casual and can refer to a single class or session.

Gold Rule

Structured Learning

'课程' always implies a structured, organized learning experience, whether online or in-person.

Word Origin

Composed of '课' (class, lesson) and '程' (sequence, procedure), indicating a structured series of lessons.

Usage Notes

'课程' is commonly used in formal educational settings. In informal contexts, '课' (class) may be used interchangeably, but '课程' emphasizes the structured nature of the program.

Word Breakdown

课
class, lesson
root
+
程
sequence, procedure
root
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