English–Chinese
“intellectual” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinzhī shí fèn zǐ
Example
他是个知识分子，很关心社会问题。tā shì gè zhī shí fèn zǐ hěn guān xīn shè huì wèn tí
He is an intellectual and cares a lot about social issues.
How to say “intellectual” in Chinese
“Intellectual” in Chinese is 知识分子 (zhī shí fèn zǐ).
People whose learning gives them a role in shaping public thought, culture, or social discussion.
Example sentences with 知识分子
政府应该尊重并听取知识分子的意见。zhèng fǔ yīng gāi zūn zhòng bìng tīng qǔ zhī shí fèn zǐ de yì jiàn
The government should respect intellectuals and listen to their opinions.
Tips for using 知识分子
- English speakers may hear a label for one highly educated person, but Chinese also uses this noun for a broader social group, especially in discussions of public affairs.