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信息 (xìnxī): use 数据 (shùjù) when referring specifically to numerical or digital data, while 信息 (xìnxī) encompasses broader information, not limited to numerical formats.
Be mindful that 数据 is often used in formal contexts, such as in reports or academic discussions. Common collocations include '数据分析' (data analysis) and '数据处理' (data processing). Pay attention to the fourth tone in '数据', as mispronunciation could lead to confusion.
As an HSK Level 5 word, 数据 connects well with other terms related to technology and information, such as 信息 (xìnxī, information) and 统计 (tǒngjì, statistics). Focus on its usage in real-life contexts, particularly in technology-related discussions.
Learners sometimes confuse 数据 with other terms like 信息. For example, saying '我需要信息分析' (I need information analysis) instead of '我需要数据分析' (I need data analysis) is incorrect. Remember, 数据 specifically refers to numerical data.
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How to say data in Chinese
“data” in Chinese is数据
数据 (shùjù) refers to data or information, particularly in a numerical or digital format. It is commonly used in contexts involving technology, statistics, and analysis, making it essential in discussions about the digital age and big data.
When to use 数据
Be mindful that 数据 is often used in formal contexts, such as in reports or academic discussions. Common collocations include '数据分析' (data analysis) and '数据处理' (data processing). Pay attention to the fourth tone in '数据', as mispronunciation could lead to confusion.
数据 or something close to it
信息 (xìnxī): use 数据 (shùjù) when referring specifically to numerical or digital data, while 信息 (xìnxī) encompasses broader information, not limited to numerical formats.
What learners get wrong
Learners sometimes confuse 数据 with other terms like 信息. For example, saying '我需要信息分析' (I need information analysis) instead of '我需要数据分析' (I need data analysis) is incorrect. Remember, 数据 specifically refers to numerical data.
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Grammar patterns of 数据
数据 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). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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这些____清楚地表明了环境污染的严重性，由此可见治理工作刻不容缓。
This data clearly shows the severity of environmental pollution — from this we can see that remediation work is urgent.
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数据 refers specifically to numerical or digital data, while 信息 refers more broadly to information in any form.
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