学院

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Meaning and Usage

"学院" refers to a college or an academic institution within a university or as a standalone specialized school. It often denotes a division focused on a particular field, such as law, art, or engineering.

Common Contexts

You will frequently see "学院" used to name faculties or schools within universities (e.g., 学院 for law school). It can also refer to independent academies specializing in certain disciplines.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 学院 (law school): a common term for the law faculty.
  • 艺术学院 (art academy): used for institutions focusing on arts.
  • 医学 (medical school): refers to the medical faculty.

Usage Notes

When using "学院," it implies a formal educational institution, often with a professional or specialized focus. It is more specific than "学校" (school) and usually refers to higher education or specialized training. Avoid confusing it with "大学" which means university as a whole.

Example Sentences

He studies law at the Law School of Peking University.

This academy specializes in training talents in art and design.

Many students in the college participated in volunteer activities.