noun / adjective HSK 5
high technology · high-tech · advanced technology
Meaning
高科技 refers to cutting-edge or advanced technology, especially in fields like electronics, computers, biotechnology, and aerospace. It describes both the technology itself and products or industries that use sophisticated technical innovations.
Usage
Commonly used in business, news, and everyday conversation when discussing modern technology products, innovative companies, or technological advancement. Can modify nouns (高科技产品 'high-tech products') or stand alone as a noun. Often contrasted with traditional or low-tech methods.
Examples
- 01这家公司专门生产高科技电子产品。.This company specializes in producing high-tech electronic products.
- 02中国的高科技产业发展很快。.China's high-tech industry is developing very rapidly.
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Common collocations
- 高科技产品high-tech products
- 高科技公司high-tech company
- 高科技产业high-tech industry
- 高科技人才high-tech talent/professionals
Antonyms
Origin
Compound formed from 高 (high/advanced) + 科技 (science and technology). 科技 itself combines 科学 (science) and 技术 (technology). The term emerged in modern Chinese to describe the technological revolution of the late 20th century.