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课程 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
课程kèchéngcourseHSK 4, n, rank #3231, Medium
课程kèchéngacademic programHSK 4, n, rank #3231, Medium
课程kèchéng>节[jié],門HSK 4, n, rank #3231, Medium
课程kèchéng>门[mén]HSK 4, n, rank #3231, Medium
kèchéng(ke4cheng2) T4
  1. 1course
  2. 2academic program
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March 24, 2026
课程(課程)kèchéng(ke4cheng2)

课程 (kè chéng) refers to a course or academic program offered by an educational institution. It encompasses the subjects and content taught over a specific period, often forming part of a larger curriculum. This term is commonly used in both formal and informal educational contexts.

Frequency#3231DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In Chinese education, the structure of 课程 is often very rigid, with students required to take specific courses to progress through their studies. This reflects the emphasis on a standardized education system prevalent in China.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'cake' (sounds like 'kè') that is 'changing' (sounds like 'chéng') with each lesson you learn. Just like a cake has layers, a course has various subjects that build upon each other.

Meanings of 课程

kèchéng(ke4cheng2)
1course
2academic program
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About 课程

课程Simplified
課程Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#3231Frequency Rank
堂Measure Word
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L4ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2

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AI Study Notes for 课程

Quick Contrast

课程 (kèchéng) vs 课题 (kètí): use 课程 for a structured course of study, while 课题 refers to a specific topic or subject of study within a course.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a 'cake' (sounds like 'kè') that is 'changing' (sounds like 'chéng') with each lesson you learn. Just like a cake has layers, a course has various subjects that build upon each other.

Usage Notes

Be mindful of the context in which you use 课程, as it is typically used in formal settings related to education. Common collocations include 选修课程 (elective course) and 必修课程 (required course). A common mistake is to confuse it with 课 (kè), which means 'class' and refers to a single session rather than a full program.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 5 word, 课程 connects with other education-related vocabulary such as 学习 (xué xí, study) and 教材 (jiào cái, teaching material). Focus on using it in sentences about your studies or academic plans.

Cultural Note

In Chinese education, the structure of 课程 is often very rigid, with students required to take specific courses to progress through their studies. This reflects the emphasis on a standardized education system prevalent in China.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 课程 with 课 and use them interchangeably, saying '我喜欢这个课' (I like this course) when they mean to say '课程'. Always use 课程 when referring to a program or series of classes.

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Component Characters

课kèsubject
HSK 110 strokes讠
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程chéngrule
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Grammar Patterns of 课程

课程 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

Exercise 1 of 4

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你说的可是一门____收费至少1,000英镑。

You're talking over a thousand pounds minimum for one course.

Example Sentences for 课程 (10)

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你说的可是一门课程收费至少1,000英镑。

nǐ shuō de kě shì yī mén kè chéng shōu fèi zhì shǎo1,000 1,000 yīng。

You're talking over a thousand pounds minimum for one course.
2
你应该充分利用我们的教学课程。

nǐ yīng gāi chōng fēn lì yòng wǒ mén de jiào xué kè chéng。

You may wish to take advantage of our instructional session.
3
这门学位课程经电气工程师学院鉴定完全合格。

zhè mén xué wèi kè chéng jīng diàn qì gōng chéng shī xué yuàn jiàn dìng wán quán hé gé。

This degree programme is fully accredited by the Institution of Electrical Engineers.
4
设置这门课程是为了指导学生如何运用色彩和构图。

shè zhì zhè mén kè chéng shì wéi le zhǐ dǎo xué shēng rú hé yùn yòng sè cǎi hé gòu tú。

The course is designed to help students with colour and composition.
5
他在谢菲尔德大学的课程要到明年才能继续。

tā zài xiè fēi ěr dé dà xué de kè chéng yào dào míng nián cái néng jì xù。

His course at Sheffield University will not recommence until next year.
6
他们苦学了11个月的强化课程，拿到了学位。

tā mén kǔ xué le11 11 gè yuè de qiáng huà kè， chéng ， ná dào le。

They secure their degrees by slogging through an intensive 11-month course.
7
该课程只招收12人，学费为50英镑。

gāi kè chéng zhī zhāo shōu12 12， rén ， xué50 fèi wéi。

This course is limited to 12 people and costs £
8
她多少已经预料到他会中途就退出这门课程。

tā duō shǎo yǐ jīng yù liào dào tā huì zhōng tú jiù tuì chū zhè mén kè chéng。

She'd half expected him to withdraw from the course.
9
她目前在利兹大学修读一门商科课程。

tā mù qián zài lì zī dà xué xiū dú yī mén shāng kē kè chéng。

She is currently doing a business studies course at Leeds.
10
该学位课程将为数学和统计学打下扎实的基础。

gāi xué wèi kè chéng jiāng wéi shù xué hé tǒng jì xué dǎ xià zā shí de jī chǔ。

The degree provides a thorough grounding in both mathematics and statistics.

Cultural Notes for 课程

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese education, the structure of 课程 is often very rigid, with students required to take specific courses to progress through their studies. This reflects the emphasis on a standardized education system prevalent in China.

Frequently Asked Questions about 课程

课程 refers to a full course or program, while 课 refers to a single class session.