Meaning
资料 refers to materials, documents, or information collected for reference, research, or study. It encompasses both physical materials (like documents and files) and digital data. The word is commonly used in academic, professional, and everyday contexts when discussing information sources.
Usage
资料 is widely used in formal and informal settings. It often appears in contexts involving research, study, work documents, or any gathered information. Common in phrases like 查资料 (to look up information) and 收集资料 (to collect data). More formal than 信息 (information) when referring to concrete materials or documents.
Examples
- 01我需要在图书馆查一些资料。.I need to look up some materials at the library.
- 02请把这些资料发给我。.Please send me these documents.
Characters
Measure words
- 份一份资料
- 套一套资料
- 批一批资料
Common collocations
- 查资料to look up information
- 收集资料to collect data/materials
- 参考资料reference materials
- 学习资料study materials
Origin
资 originally meant wealth or resources, while 料 means material or substance. Together they form a compound meaning 'resource materials' or 'informational materials.'