师生

• Pinyin: shī shēng
• Hanzi breakdown: 师 = teacher; 生 = student — teachers and students together

Meaning

Teachers and students. The collective term for the educational community of instructors and learners.

A compound noun referring to both parties in an educational relationship. Common in school contexts, educational policies, and discussions of academic relationships. Often appears in terms like 师生关系 (teacher-student relationship) and 师生比 (teacher-to-student ratio).

Examples

1. 学校组织了一场师生联欢会。 The school organized a party for teachers and students.
2. 良好的师生关系对学生的成长至关重要。 A good teacher-student relationship is crucial for students' development.
3. 全体师生参加了开学典礼。 All teachers and students attended the opening ceremony.

Usage Guide

Context: education, school, academic

Tone: neutral

Do Say

• 师生们都很开心。(The teachers and students were all happy.)
• 师生关系很和谐。(The teacher-student relationship is harmonious.)

Don't Say

• 不要用'师生'指单独一方 (Don't use 师生 when referring to only teachers or only students — use 老师 or 学生)

Origin & History

Compound of 师 (teacher) + 生 (student). A coordinative compound combining both roles in education.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal