HSK · Level 57
105 words
Chinese word
启蒙
Pronunciation
Pinyinqǐ méng
Meaning
- verbenlighten
Example
老师通过游戏启蒙幼儿的数学概念。lǎo shī tōng guò yóu xì qǐ méng yòu ér de shù xué gài niàn
The teacher uses games to enlighten young children about math concepts.
More examples
在日常生活中，父母可以通过唱歌和游戏给幼儿启蒙基本礼仪。zài rì cháng shēng huó zhōng fù mǔ ké yǐ tōng guò chàng gē hé yóu xì gěi yòu ér qǐ méng jī běn lǐ yí
In everyday life, parents can use singing and games to enlighten young children about basic manners.
Core concept
Lays the first clear stepping-stone into an unfamiliar field, rather than teaching the whole field at once.
Common phrases
给幼儿启蒙gěi yòu ér qǐ méng
enlighten young children
启蒙孩子qǐ méng hái zi
enlighten children
对幼儿进行启蒙duì yòu ér jìn xíng qǐ méng
enlighten young children
Similar words
启发qǐ fā: Stimulate thought so people can notice and understand an idea for themselves.
启迪qǐ dí: Broaden people's thinking and open the way to new understanding or perspectives.
培养péi yǎng: Build knowledge, skills, or habits step by step through teaching and practice.
熏陶xūn táo: Gradually influence values, character, or tastes through daily surroundings and example.
Definition in Chinese
通过简单示范或引导向未接触某一领域的人传授最基本的观念或技能，使其产生初步认识或兴趣。tōng guò jiǎn dān shì fàn huò yín dǎo xiàng wèi jiē chù mǒu yì lǐng yù de rén chuán shòu zuì jī běn de guān niàn huò jì néng shǐ qí chǎn shēng chū bù rèn shí huò xìng qù
Word origin
The characters 启 (qǐ, "open") + 蒙 (méng, "covered or uninformed") form a compact image of removing a covering so basic ideas can become visible.
Usage tips
- The word usually carries a foundational sense, so it fits an introduction to a subject better than a single explanation of a difficult detail.