Meaning
经验 refers to knowledge or skill gained through practice, observation, or involvement in events over time. It emphasizes the practical wisdom someone acquires from real-life situations rather than theoretical learning. This word commonly appears in professional, educational, and personal contexts when discussing someone's background or qualifications.
Usage
Native speakers use 经验 primarily as a noun to describe accumulated practical knowledge. It frequently appears in job descriptions (工作经验 'work experience'), educational discussions, and when evaluating someone's capability. The word carries a positive connotation and is often paired with adjectives like 丰富 (abundant) or verbs like 积累 (accumulate). Unlike 体验 which emphasizes the process of experiencing, 经验 focuses on the knowledge retained afterward.
Examples
- 01她有十年的教学经验。.She has ten years of teaching experience.
- 02年轻人应该多积累社会经验。.Young people should accumulate more social experience.
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Common collocations
- 工作经验work experience
- 丰富的经验rich/abundant experience
- 积累经验to accumulate experience
- 缺乏经验to lack experience
Antonyms
Origin
The compound combines 经 (to pass through) and 验 (to verify/examine), literally suggesting 'that which has been passed through and verified.' This reflects the idea that true experience comes from going through situations and learning from them.