Teacher is a professional term for someone whose job is to educate and instruct students.
Word in 30 Seconds
- Refers to a professional educator or teacher.
- Commonly used in formal or academic contexts.
- Distinguished from the more casual term '老师'.
Overview
- 1概览：教师（jiàoshī）是一个正式名词，指代以教育为职业的人。它不仅包含在学校工作的老师，也涵盖了各种培训机构的教学人员。2) 使用模式：该词通常作为名词独立使用，或者作为职业身份的称谓。例如“他是一名优秀的教师”。3) 常见语境：多出现在学校、教育机构、新闻报道或官方文件中。在口语中，人们更倾向于使用更亲切的“老师”（lǎoshī）。4) 近义词辨析：与“老师”相比，“教师”更强调其作为职业的社会身份和专业属性，具有一定的正式感。而“导师”通常指指导研究生或特定学术领域的高级教师，“教员”则多用于军队或特定技能培训机构。
Examples
她是一名小学教师。
everydayShe is a primary school teacher.
教师应具备良好的职业道德。
formalTeachers should possess good professional ethics.
作为教师，他非常受学生欢迎。
informalAs a teacher, he is very popular among students.
本次会议邀请了多位资深教师参加。
academicThis meeting invited several senior teachers to participate.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
人民教师
Teacher of the people
教师节
Teachers' Day
师道尊严
The dignity of the teaching profession
Often Confused With
Refers to the person in a respectful, social way. It is used for both address and profession.
Often used in military or specific technical training contexts. It sounds more functional than professional.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
Use '教师' in formal and written contexts like job titles or official documents. In casual conversation, always use '老师'. The term '教师' is gender-neutral and singular/plural invariant.
Common Mistakes
The most common mistake is using '教师' as a direct address (e.g., '你好，教师'). This is considered impolite. Always use '老师' when speaking to someone.
Tips
Use for formal written documents
When writing resumes, official reports, or school documents, use '教师' instead of '老师' to sound more professional.
Avoid using as a direct address
Never address your teacher directly as '教师'. Always use '老师' followed by their surname.
Respect for the teaching profession
In Chinese culture, teachers are highly respected. Using the correct title is a sign of good upbringing and manners.
Word Origin
Derived from '教' (to teach) and '师' (master/expert). It historically represents someone who has mastered the knowledge to pass it on.
Cultural Context
Teachers are traditionally placed in high regard in East Asian cultures. The term '教师' carries the weight of social responsibility and authority.
Memory Tip
Think of '教师' as the formal 'Professional Teacher'. Remember the suffix '师' relates to expertise, like in '医师' (doctor).
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions“老师”是日常生活中最通用的称呼，既可以指职业，也可以作为尊称。而“教师”是一个正式的职业名称，多用于书面语、合同或官方介绍。
通常不建议直接面对面称呼他人为“教师”，这会显得过于生硬。面对面时，使用“王老师”或“李老师”会显得更有礼貌。
中文名词没有词形变化，“教师”既可以指一个人，也可以指一群人。根据上下文，可以加上“们”字，即“教师们”。
中国的教师节是在每年的9月10日。这一天学生们会向教师表达感谢和敬意。
Test Yourself
张先生是一名在大学任教的___。
根据语境“在大学任教”，职业应为教师。
Score: /1
Summary
Teacher is a professional term for someone whose job is to educate and instruct students.
- Refers to a professional educator or teacher.
- Commonly used in formal or academic contexts.
- Distinguished from the more casual term '老师'.
Use for formal written documents
When writing resumes, official reports, or school documents, use '教师' instead of '老师' to sound more professional.
Avoid using as a direct address
Never address your teacher directly as '教师'. Always use '老师' followed by their surname.
Respect for the teaching profession
In Chinese culture, teachers are highly respected. Using the correct title is a sign of good upbringing and manners.
Examples
4 of 4她是一名小学教师。
She is a primary school teacher.
教师应具备良好的职业道德。
Teachers should possess good professional ethics.
作为教师，他非常受学生欢迎。
As a teacher, he is very popular among students.
本次会议邀请了多位资深教师参加。
This meeting invited several senior teachers to participate.
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