Meaning
讲课 refers to the act of teaching or delivering instruction in a classroom or educational setting. It emphasizes the speaking and presenting aspect of teaching, where an instructor explains content to students. This is a standard term used in educational contexts throughout China.
Usage
讲课 is commonly used in formal educational settings from elementary school through university. It specifically describes the action of teaching (the delivery of content), rather than the broader responsibilities of being a teacher. Often used with time expressions (e.g., 讲一节课 'teach one class period') or to describe teaching style (e.g., 讲课生动 'teach in a lively manner').
Examples
- 01王老师讲课很生动，学生们都很喜欢听。, .Teacher Wang teaches in a very lively manner, and all the students enjoy listening.
- 02他每天要讲四节课，非常辛苦。, .He has to teach four class periods every day, which is very tiring.
Characters
Measure words
- 节讲一节课
- 堂讲两堂课
Common collocations
- 讲课方式teaching method/style
- 讲课内容lecture content
- 认真讲课to teach conscientiously
- 讲课水平teaching level/quality
Antonyms
Origin
讲 originally meant 'to discuss' or 'to explain,' while 课 refers to a 'lesson' or 'class.' The compound naturally combines these meanings to indicate the act of explaining content in a class setting.