Chinese word

工科

Pronunciation

Pinyingōng kē

Meaning

  • nounengineering

Example

她报考了工科专业。tā bào kǎo le gōng kē zhuān yè

She applied to an engineering program.

Illustration for 工科 (engineering)

More examples

他打算在工科方向攻读研究生。tā dǎ suàn zài gōng kē fāng xiàng gōng dú yán jiū shēng

He plans to pursue graduate studies in engineering.

Core concept

An academic field built around designing, making, and applying technical solutions.

Common phrases

  • 工科专业gōng kē zhuān yè

    engineering major

  • 工科课程gōng kē kè chéng

    engineering courses

Similar words

工学gōng xué: The theory-based and experimental study of engineering, such as machinery and electrical technology.
理工lǐ gōng: A combined area of study covering both natural sciences and engineering.
专业zhuān yè: A particular major or vocational field selected for study at a school or university.
学科xué kē: A formal subject area set apart for instruction at a school or university.

Definition in Chinese

指与工程、技术和制造有关的学科或专业的总称，侧重实际应用与技术训练。zhǐ yǔ gōng chéng jì shù hé zhì zào yǒu guān de xué kē huò zhuān yè de zǒng chēng cè zhòng shí jì yìng yòng yǔ jì shù xùn liàn

Word origin

工科 (gōngkē, "engineering") combines 工 (gōng, "technical work") + 科 (kē, "academic field"), linking practical production with a formal area of study.

Usage tips

  • In study conversations, this noun often names a broad academic track rather than one specific job, so it can describe a major before a specialty is named.

Opposites

Related words

  • 工科生gōng kē shēngengineering studentnoun
  • 工科教育gōng kē jiào yùengineering educationnoun

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