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Chinese
jiāoshū
Meaning: to teach; to be a teacher
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

他在大學裡教書,已經有二十年的經驗了。
他在大学里教书,已经有二十年的经验了。
He teaches at the university and already has twenty years of experience.
他在家附近的一所中學教書。
He teaches at a middle school near his house.
他在小學教書。
He teaches at an elementary school.
他在大學教書,還兼任圖書館館長。
He teaches at the university and also serves as the library director.
他年輕時想做官,後來選擇教書。
When he was young, he wanted to become an official, but later he chose to teach.

Usage Notes

A general term for the profession of teaching or the act of teaching students.

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