Chinese Conversation · Level 80
91 words
Chinese word
研究员
Pronunciation
Pinyinyán jiū yuán
Meaning
- nounresearcher
Example
研究员刚加入了实验室。yán jiū yuán gāng jiā rù le shí yàn shì
The researcher just joined the laboratory.
More examples
作为助理研究员，她每天整理和记录实验数据。zuò wéi zhù lǐ yán jiū yuán tā měi tiān zhéng lǐ hé jì lù shí yàn shù jù
As a research assistant, she organizes and records experimental data every day.
Core concept
A work role centered on studying problems with evidence and developing a deeper understanding or workable result.
Common phrases
实验室研究员shí yàn shì yán jiū yuán
laboratory researcher
助理研究员zhù lǐ yán jiū yuán
research assistant
资深研究员zī shēn yán jiū yuán
senior researcher
Similar words
研究者yán jiū zhě: A broad term for a person who conducts research or investigation.
科学家kē xué jiā: An expert who scientifically studies nature or technology to find new knowledge.
教授jiào shòu: A high-ranking university teacher who teaches and carries out research.
研究生yán jiū shēng: A graduate-school student who learns through academic research.
Definition in Chinese
指担任科研任务的专业人员称谓，既可指高校或研究机构中从事学术研究者，也可指企业内负责研发与实验的研究职员。zhǐ dān rèn kē yán rèn wù de zhuān yè rén yuán chēng wèi jì kě zhǐ gāo xiào huò yán jiū jī gòu zhōng cóng shì xué shù yán jiū zhě yě kě zhǐ qǐ yè nèi fù zé yán fā yǔ shí yàn de yán jiū zhí yuán
Word origin
研究员 (yánjiūyuán, "researcher") combines 研 (yán, "study closely") + 究 (jiū, "investigate fully") with 员 (yuán, "person in a role"), forming a title for a person whose work is sustained inquiry.
Usage tips
- In Chinese workplaces, the same occupation label can cover university study, laboratory work, and company research and development, so the employer often supplies the missing context.
Other meanings
- research staff membernoun
Related words
- 研究生yán jiū shēnggraduate studentnoun
- 研究成果yán jiū chéng guǒresearch findingsnoun