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师范 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
师范shīfànteacher-trainingHSK 7, nr, Very Hard
师范shīfànpedagogicalHSK 7, nr, Very Hard
师范shīfànnormal (school, e.g. Beijing Normal University)HSK 7, nr, Very Hard
shīfàn(shi1fan4) T1
  1. 1teacher-training
  2. 2pedagogical
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March 24, 2026
师范(師範)shīfàn(shi1fan4)

师范 refers to an institution or program focused on training teachers. It is commonly used in the context of teacher education, especially in normal universities that prepare students for a career in education. The term conveys a sense of pedagogical expertise and professionalism in teaching.

Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

师范 institutions play a crucial role in China's educational system, reflecting the high value placed on teaching as a profession. The emphasis on teacher training is significant in fostering quality education across the country.

Memory Tip

Imagine a wise old teacher (师) standing in front of a classroom, holding a 'fan' to keep cool while imparting knowledge. The '师' (teacher) and '范' (model or standard) together create the image of a teacher setting a standard for others to follow.

Meanings of 师范

shīfàn(shi1fan4)
1teacher-training
2pedagogical
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About 师范

师范Simplified
師範Traditional
Strokes
Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
#1Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 师范

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a wise old teacher (师) standing in front of a classroom, holding a 'fan' to keep cool while imparting knowledge. The '师' (teacher) and '范' (model or standard) together create the image of a teacher setting a standard for others to follow.

Usage Notes

师范 is often used in formal contexts related to education and is typically found in discussions about teacher qualification programs. Learners should avoid using it in casual settings, as it may sound overly formal. Common collocations include '师范大学' (normal university) and '师范教育' (teacher training education).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 师范 connects to other education-related vocabulary at this level, such as 教育 (jiàoyù, education) and 教师 (jiàoshī, teacher). Students should focus on understanding its use in academic and professional contexts.

Cultural Note

师范 institutions play a crucial role in China's educational system, reflecting the high value placed on teaching as a profession. The emphasis on teacher training is significant in fostering quality education across the country.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 师范 with other education-related terms like 教育 (education) or 教师 (teacher). For example, saying 师范 instead of 教育 when discussing general education is incorrect; use 教育 for broader contexts.

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Component Characters

Shīteacher
HSK 26 strokes
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fànpattern
HSK 78 strokes
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Grammar Patterns of 师范

师范 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 3 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.

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载于国立台东____学院 ( 主编 ).

In Heshusius, L . & Ballard , K . ( Eds . ) From positivism to interpretivism and beyond.

Example Sentences for 师范 (2)

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载于国立台东师范学院 ( 主编 ).

zǎi yú guó lì tái dōng shī fàn xué yuàn( ( zhǔ).

In Heshusius, L . & Ballard , K . ( Eds . ) From positivism to interpretivism and beyond.
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中方主持人: 刘桂秋副教授, 沈阳师范大学教育科学学院.

zhōng fāng zhǔ chí rén: : liú guì qiū fù jiào, shòu , shěn yáng shī fàn dà xué jiào yù kē xué.

Chinese Co - Chair : Prof. Liu Guiqiu, College of education science, Shenyang Normal University.

Cultural Notes for 师范

🏮Cultural insight

师范 institutions play a crucial role in China's educational system, reflecting the high value placed on teaching as a profession. The emphasis on teacher training is significant in fostering quality education across the country.

Frequently Asked Questions about 师范

师范 specifically refers to teacher training institutions, while 教师 means 'teacher' and can apply to anyone in that profession.