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研发 (yánfā) vs 研究 (yánjiū) — use 研发 when focusing on the development aspect in addition to research, while 研究 emphasizes the research component alone.
Be cautious of using 研发 in overly casual conversations, as it is more suitable for business or academic contexts. Common collocations include 研发团队 (research and development team) and 研发项目 (R&D project). Avoid confusing it with simpler terms for 'research' (研究 yán jiū) which lacks the development aspect.
Although not part of HSK vocabulary, understanding 研发 helps students connect with related terms like 研究 (yán jiū, research) and 创新 (chuàng xīn, innovation). Focus on how these terms interplay in business discussions.
Learners often misuse 研发 by applying it in casual conversations. For example, saying '我在家研发' (I develop at home) is incorrect; it should be used in a more formal context, like '我在公司参与研发' (I participate in R&D at the company).
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How to say research and development in Chinese
“research and development” in Chinese is研发
研发 (yán fā) refers to the process of research and development, particularly in the context of technology and innovation. It signifies both the theoretical and practical aspects of creating new products or improving existing ones, often used in corporate and scientific environments.
When to use 研发
Be cautious of using 研发 in overly casual conversations, as it is more suitable for business or academic contexts. Common collocations include 研发团队 (research and development team) and 研发项目 (R&D project). Avoid confusing it with simpler terms for 'research' (研究 yán jiū) which lacks the development aspect.
研发 or something close to it
研发 (yánfā) vs 研究 (yánjiū) — use 研发 when focusing on the development aspect in addition to research, while 研究 emphasizes the research component alone.
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Learners often misuse 研发 by applying it in casual conversations. For example, saying '我在家研发' (I develop at home) is incorrect; it should be used in a more formal context, like '我在公司参与研发' (I participate in R&D at the company).
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Cultural Notes for 研发
In Western contexts, R&D is often seen strictly in corporate terms, whereas in China, it also embodies governmental support and societal expectations for technological progress.
Frequently Asked Questions about 研发
研发 includes both research and development aspects, while 研究 focuses solely on research.
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