题海战术

• Pinyin: tí hǎi zhàn shù
• Hanzi breakdown: 题海 (sea of questions) + 战术 (tactic) -> massive-question practice strategy.

Meaning

题海战术 means studying by doing huge numbers of practice problems.

It can be a practical exam strategy or a criticism of quantity-over-quality learning. It emphasizes being surrounded by a “sea” of questions.

Examples

1. 老师不建议只靠题海战术。 The teacher doesn't recommend relying only on endless practice questions.
2. 数学提分时，题海战术有时有效。 When trying to raise her maths score, 题海战术 can sometimes work.
3. 别把少量练习叫题海战术。 Don't call a few practice questions 题海战术.

Usage Guide

Context: exam prep, school, study methods

Tone: strategic, weary, sometimes critical

Do Say

• 大量刷题可说题海战术。（It fits high-volume practice.）
• 批评机械训练也可用题海战术。（It can be critical.）

Don't Say

• 把精做几题叫题海战术。（Volume is central.）

Common Mistakes

• Do not equate it with all good studying; it specifically stresses quantity.

Origin & History

The phrase uses 题海, a sea of questions, plus 战术, tactic, from exam-prep culture.

Cultural Context

Era: 2020s

Generation: Students, parents, and teachers

Social background: Exam-oriented education communities

Regional notes: Common in Mainland education discussions.