Chinese word

辅导员

Pronunciation

Pinyinfǔ dǎo yuán

Meaning

  • nouncounselor

Example

辅导员经常和我们谈学习问题。fú dǎo yuán jīng cháng hé wǒ men tán xué xí wèn tí

The counselor often talks with us about problems with our studies.

Illustration for 辅导员 (counselor)

More examples

遇到困难可以去找辅导员帮忙。yù dào kùn nán ké yǐ qù zhǎo fú dǎo yuán bāng máng

When you run into difficulties, you can go to the counselor for help.

Core concept

A school staff member who stays close to students and guides their studies, daily life, and personal development.

Common phrases

  • 班级辅导员bān jí fú dǎo yuán

    class counselor

  • 学校辅导员xué xiào fú dǎo yuán

    school counselor

  • 心理辅导员xīn lǐ fú dǎo yuán

    counselor for psychological support

Similar words

班主任bān zhǔ rèn: The teacher in charge of one class's learning, attendance, daily life, and contact with families.
老师lǎo shī: An educator who teaches students course content and skills.
心理咨询师xīn lǐ zī xún shī: A trained professional who listens to personal troubles and provides counseling support.
导师dǎo shī: A teacher who advises university students on study plans and research.

Definition in Chinese

在学校里负责对学生进行学习、生活和思想教育指导与管理的工作人员或教师。zài xué xiào lǐ fù zé duì xué shēng jìn xíng xué xí shēng huó hé sī xiǎng jiào yù zhí dǎo yǔ guán lǐ de gōng zuò rén yuán huò jiào shī

Word origin

辅导员 (fǔdǎoyuán, "counselor") combines 辅导 (fǔdǎo, "guide and support") with 员 (yuán, "person in a role"), so its form names a person whose job is to guide students.

Usage tips

  • In Chinese school settings, this title covers more than private advice because the role also includes helping with student affairs and everyday campus life.

Other meanings

  • instructornoun

Related words

  • 辅导fú dǎoprovide tutoringverb
  • 辅导班fú dǎo bānremedial classnoun

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