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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
科技kējìscience and technologyHSK 4, unknown, 16 strokes, rank #3504, Medium
kējì(ke1ji4)ke ji T1
  1. 1science and technology
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March 24, 2026

科技kējì(ke1ji4)

科技 (kē jì) refers to 'science and technology' and encompasses the study, application, and development of scientific knowledge and technological advancements. This term is widely used in discussions about innovation, research, and the impact of technology on society.

Strokes16Frequency#3504DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In China, 科技 is a focal point of national development strategies, reflecting the country's emphasis on becoming a global leader in technology through initiatives like 'Made in China 2025'.

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Think of 科 (kē) as a 'branch' of knowledge and 技 (jì) as 'skills' or 'techniques.' Imagine a tree of knowledge branching out into various skills and technologies, helping you remember both the meaning and the pronunciation.

Meanings of 科技

kējì(ke1ji4)
1science and technology
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科技Simplified
16Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L4ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2

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科技 (kējì) vs 技术 (jìshù): Use 科技 when referring to the broader field of science and technology as a whole, while 技术 focuses specifically on techniques or skills in a particular area.

Usage Notes

When using 科技, it's commonly found in formal contexts, such as academic discussions or policy reports. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar terms like 文化 (wén huà, culture) or 教育 (jiào yù, education), so be mindful of the context in which you are discussing advancements.

HSK Study Tips

科技 is relevant for learners at HSK Level 4 and above, as it connects to vocabulary about education, society, and innovation. Students should focus on its usage in academic and professional contexts to grasp its full meaning.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misuse 科技 by using it interchangeably with 科学 (kē xúe), which means 'science.' An example mistake is saying 科技 is just about scientific study, whereas it's actually about the combination of science and technological application.

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Component Characters

科kēbranch of study
HSK 69 strokes禾
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技jìskill
7 strokes扌
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How to say science and technology in Chinese

“science and technology” in Chinese is科技kējì

科技 (kē jì) refers to 'science and technology' and encompasses the study, application, and development of scientific knowledge and technological advancements. This term is widely used in discussions about innovation, research, and the impact of technology on society.

When to use 科技

When using 科技, it's commonly found in formal contexts, such as academic discussions or policy reports. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar terms like 文化 (wén huà, culture) or 教育 (jiào yù, education), so be mindful of the context in which you are discussing advancements.

科技 or something close to it

科技 (kējì) vs 技术 (jìshù): Use 科技 when referring to the broader field of science and technology as a whole, while 技术 focuses specifically on techniques or skills in a particular area.

What learners get wrong

Learners often misuse 科技 by using it interchangeably with 科学 (kē xúe), which means 'science.' An example mistake is saying 科技 is just about scientific study, whereas it's actually about the combination of science and technological application.

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科技 refers to the broader concept of science and technology, while 技术 specifically focuses on the skills or techniques involved in applying technological knowledge.

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