Chinese Conversation · Level 52
90 words
Chinese word
教具
Pronunciation
Pinyinjiào jù
Meaning
- nounteaching aid
Example
老师带来了新的教具。lǎo shī dài lái le xīn de jiào jù
The teacher brought new teaching aids.
More examples
学生们在课上使用了教具。xué shēng men zài kè shàng shǐ yòng le jiào jù
The students used teaching aids in class.
Core concept
A physical object, model, or piece of equipment that makes an idea easier for students to see, practise, or understand.
Common phrases
新的教具xīn de jiào jù
new teaching aids
使用教具shǐ yòng jiào jù
use teaching aids
准备教具zhǔn bèi jiào jù
prepare teaching aids
Similar words
教材jiào cái: Books, handouts, and other materials that present content for teaching or study.
卡片kǎ piàn: A small card with words or pictures used for learning and practice.
Definition in Chinese
教师为教学准备并在课堂或活动中使用，用于示范、练习或辅助学生理解的实物、模型或器材。jiào shī wèi jiào xué zhǔn bèi bìng zài kè táng huò huó dòng zhōng shǐ yòng yòng yú shì fàn liàn xí huò fǔ zhù xué shēng lí jiě de shí wù mó xíng huò qì cái
Word origin
教具 (jiàojù, "teaching tool") combines 教 (jiào, "teach") with 具 (jù, "tool or implement"), forming a word for an object prepared to support teaching.
Usage tips
- In everyday English, the specific item is often named, such as a flashcard, model, or laboratory instrument, rather than described only by its classroom function.
Other meanings
- teaching materialsnoun
- learning equipmentnoun
Related words
- 教具箱jiào jù xiāngteaching-aid boxnoun