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English translation of 课

lesson

The Chinese word '课' is widely used in academic and educational contexts. It is typically used to denote a period of learning or teaching, similar to the English word 'lesson'. For instance, '去上课' translates to 'go to class' or 'attend a lesson'.


Example sentences using:

这门课不太难。

Zhè mén kè bú tài nán.

English translation of 这门课不太难。

This class is not too difficult.

This sentence is used when expressing that a particular class or course is not overly strenuous or challenging.

我的课程从下午两点开始。

Wǒ de kèchéng cóng xiàwǔ liǎng diǎn kāishǐ.

English translation of 我的课程从下午两点开始。

My classes start at two in the afternoon.

This phrase is a common way to describe the start time of a course or class schedule.

我喜欢学习语言课。

Wǒ xǐhuān xuéxí yǔyán kè.

English translation of 我喜欢学习语言课。

I enjoy studying language classes.

This sentence is usually used when expressing personal interests or hobbies, particularly in learning languages.

他上了一堂有趣的课。

Tā shàng le yì táng yǒuqù de kè.

English translation of 他上了一堂有趣的课。

He attended an interesting class.

Used when stating that someone had an interesting experience in a class or course.

明天你有课吗?

Míngtiān nǐ yǒu kè ma?

English translation of 明天你有课吗?

Do you have class tomorrow?

This phrase is usually asked when inquiring about someone's class schedule or plans for the next day.

这个学期我有十门课。

Zhège xuéqī wǒ yǒu shí mén kè.

English translation of 这个学期我有十门课。

This semester I have ten courses.

This is a way to describe the number of courses or classes someone is enrolled in during a specific period, such as a semester.

下课后我去图书馆。

Xiàkè hòu wǒ qù túshūguǎn.

English translation of 下课后我去图书馆。

After class, I go to the library.

This describes a habit or routine of going to the library once class is over.

这节课是关于历史的。

Zhè jié kè shì guānyú lìshǐ de.

English translation of 这节课是关于历史的。

This class is about history.

This is used when describing the subject or topic of a specific class.

下课了,我们出去野餐吧。

Xiàkè le, wǒmen chūqù yěcān ba.

English translation of 下课了,我们出去野餐吧。

Class is over, let's go for a picnic.

This sentence suggests a plan to go for a picnic once class is over, often used amongst classmates or friends.

她的课总是很有趣。

Tā de kè zǒng shì hěn yǒuqù.

English translation of 她的课总是很有趣。

Her classes are always interesting.

This is a compliment to the instructor, stating that their classes are always fascinating or engaging.

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