讲课

• Pinyin: jiǎng kè
• Hanzi breakdown: 讲 = 讠(speech) + 井 + 大, to speak; 课 = 讠(speech) + 果, lesson

Meaning

To give a lecture; to teach a class.

The act of teaching or lecturing in an educational setting. Used for teachers, professors, and guest speakers. Different from 上课 (to have class) which can refer to both teaching and attending.

Examples

1. 这位教授讲课风趣幽默，深受学生们的喜爱。 This professor's lectures are witty and humorous, making him very popular among students.
2. 他每周要给三个班级讲课，工作量很大。 He teaches three classes every week, which is a heavy workload.
3. 退休后她受邀到各地讲课，分享自己的研究成果。 After retirement, she was invited to lecture in various places, sharing her research findings.

Usage Guide

Context: education, academic, training

Tone: professional

Do Say

• 今天谁来讲课？(Who's teaching today?)
• 他讲课讲得很清楚。(He explains things very clearly in his lectures.)

Don't Say

• 学生说'我在讲课' (讲课 is for the teacher's perspective — students say 上课 or 听课)

Origin & History

Compound of 讲 (to speak/explain) + 课 (lesson/class). Together meaning 'to deliver lessons.'

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal