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教室
jiàoshì
classroom
HSK 2, n, 20 strokes, rank #4936, Easy
jiàoshì(jiao4shi4)jiao shi T4
1classroom
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March 24, 2026
教室jiàoshì(jiao4shi4)
教室 (jiàoshì) refers to a classroom, a space designated for teaching and learning activities. It is commonly used in educational contexts, such as schools and training centers, to denote the physical room where instruction takes place.
Strokes20Frequency#4936DifficultyEasy
Cultural note
In China, classrooms often reflect a structured educational environment where respect for teachers is paramount. The layout usually emphasizes teacher-centered instruction, with students facing the teacher's desk.
Memory tip
Imagine a teacher (教) standing in front of a large desk (室) in a room filled with students. The character 教 includes the 'teacher' radical, symbolizing the educational aspect, while 室 represents the 'room' or 'space'. Together, they form the idea of a classroom where learning happens.
Meanings of 教室
jiàoshì(jiao4shi4)
1classroom
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About 教室
教室Simplified
20Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#4936Frequency Rank
间Measure Word
HSK 2.0L2HSK 3.0L2ElementaryTOCFLL2HSKKL1CEFRA1
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Quick Contrast
教室 (classroom) vs 讲堂 (lecture hall) — use 教室 for smaller, more intimate teaching spaces, while 讲堂 implies a larger venue for lectures.
Usage Notes
When using 教室, remember that it is a noun and typically refers to a physical space. Avoid using it in contexts that refer to metaphorical classrooms or online learning spaces. Common collocations include '进入教室' (enter the classroom) and '教室里' (in the classroom).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 2 word, 教室 is useful for learners focusing on everyday vocabulary related to education and school life. Students should also familiarize themselves with related terms like 学校 (school) and 老师 (teacher) to build a contextual understanding.
Common Mistakes
A common mistake is to confuse 教室 with 教学 (jiàoxué), which refers to teaching methods rather than the physical space. Be cautious not to say '我在教学' (I am in the teaching) when you mean '我在教室' (I am in the classroom).
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教室 (jiàoshì) refers to a classroom, a space designated for teaching and learning activities. It is commonly used in educational contexts, such as schools and training centers, to denote the physical room where instruction takes place.
When to use 教室
When using 教室, remember that it is a noun and typically refers to a physical space. Avoid using it in contexts that refer to metaphorical classrooms or online learning spaces. Common collocations include '进入教室' (enter the classroom) and '教室里' (in the classroom).
教室 or something close to it
教室 (classroom) vs 讲堂 (lecture hall) — use 教室 for smaller, more intimate teaching spaces, while 讲堂 implies a larger venue for lectures.
What learners get wrong
A common mistake is to confuse 教室 with 教学 (jiàoxué), which refers to teaching methods rather than the physical space. Be cautious not to say '我在教学' (I am in the teaching) when you mean '我在教室' (I am in the classroom).
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Grammar patterns of 教室
教室 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
