Meaning
信息化 refers to the process of applying information technology to transform traditional systems, organizations, or societies. It encompasses the adoption of digital tools, computer networks, and data-driven processes across industries, government, and daily life. This term is widely used in business, education, and policy contexts to describe modernization through IT.
Usage
This is a formal, technical term commonly used in professional, academic, and governmental contexts. It appears frequently in discussions about economic development, corporate strategy, and national policy. Native speakers use it when talking about digital transformation initiatives, IT infrastructure development, or the broader shift toward information-based economies.
Examples
- 01我们公司正在加快信息化建设，提高工作效率。, .Our company is accelerating informatization development to improve work efficiency.
- 02教育信息化是当前教育改革的重要方向。.Educational informatization is an important direction in current education reform.
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Common collocations
- 信息化建设informatization construction/development
- 信息化时代information age
- 推进信息化to promote informatization
- 信息化管理information-based management
Origin
信息化 combines 信息 (information) with the suffix 化 (-ization), following a productive pattern in modern Chinese for creating nouns describing transformative processes, similar to 现代化 (modernization) or 全球化 (globalization).