Meaning
章节 refers to the organizational divisions within written works, particularly books, articles, or documents. It encompasses both larger divisions (章, chapters) and smaller subdivisions (节, sections). The term is commonly used in academic, literary, and formal contexts when discussing the structure of written materials.
Usage
This word is typically used in formal or academic discussions about books, textbooks, and documents. Native speakers use it when referring to specific parts of a text they're reading or studying. It's more formal than simply saying 一章 or 一节 separately, and often appears in contexts like organizing textbooks, outlining papers, or navigating through complex documents.
Examples
- 01这本书的章节安排很合理，便于读者理解。, .The chapter and section arrangement of this book is very logical, making it easy for readers to understand.
- 02请大家预习第三章节的内容。.Everyone please preview the content of the third chapter.
Characters
Measure words
- 个这个章节很重要
Common collocations
- 章节目录chapter and section listing
- 划分章节to divide into chapters and sections
- 前面的章节previous chapters/sections
Origin
Both characters have ancient origins. 章 originally depicted a patterned or decorated cloth, evolving to mean a marked section or division. 节 originally referred to the joints in bamboo, which naturally divide the plant into segments, leading to its meaning of sections or divisions in general contexts.