提示词

• Pinyin: tí shì cí
• Hanzi breakdown: 提示 (prompt/hint) + 词 (words) -> instruction words for AI.

Meaning

A prompt: the instruction or input given to an AI system.

It is now a common term in generative AI use, especially for writing, image generation, and automation. Good 提示词 describe goals, constraints, context, and output format.

Examples

1. 这个提示词太 vague，模型容易跑偏。 This prompt is too vague, so the model can easily go off track.
2. 写提示词时先说明角色和目标。 When writing prompts, start by stating the role and the goal.
3. 她把常用提示词整理成模板。 She organised her commonly used prompts into templates.

Usage Guide

Context: AI, education, workplace, design

Tone: practical, instructional

Do Say

• 把输出格式写进提示词里。（Use for AI instructions.）
• 提示词越清楚，结果通常越稳。（Good practical rule.）

Don't Say

• 把所有问题都叫提示词。（It specifically frames input to AI or a system.）

Common Mistakes

• Assuming one magic 提示词 works for every task; context matters.

Origin & History

A Chinese translation of prompt, spreading quickly with generative AI tools and prompt-engineering tutorials.

Cultural Context

Era: 2020s

Generation: Gen Z and Millennials, now broadly understood

Social background: Urban online speakers, students, and workers

Regional notes: Used across Mainland China, especially in online and casual speech.