Meaning
讲师 refers to a university or college instructor who typically holds a position below associate professor. It's an academic rank used in Chinese higher education institutions, similar to 'lecturer' in British universities or 'instructor/assistant professor' in American universities.
Usage
This is a formal academic title used primarily in educational contexts. In Chinese universities, 讲师 is the entry-level academic position for those with advanced degrees who teach courses but may not yet have extensive research credentials. It's also used more broadly for anyone who delivers lectures or teaches at training institutions.
Examples
- 01她是北京大学的英语讲师。.She is an English lecturer at Peking University.
- 02这个培训班请了一位经验丰富的讲师。.This training class hired an experienced instructor.
Characters
Measure words
- 位一位讲师
- 名三名讲师
Common collocations
- 大学讲师university lecturer
- 高级讲师senior lecturer
- 特聘讲师specially appointed lecturer
Antonyms
Origin
The word combines 讲 (to speak/lecture) with 师 (teacher), literally meaning 'one who lectures' or 'speaking teacher.' It became standardized as an academic rank in modern Chinese educational systems.