资料

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Understanding 资料 (zīliào)

资料 primarily refers to information, documents, or data used for study, work, or reference. It is a common noun in formal and informal contexts, often related to research, meetings, or reports.

Usage Notes

  • 资料 can mean physical documents or digital data.
  • It often appears in contexts like 会议资料 (meeting materials), 学习资料 (study materials), or 调查资料 (survey data).
  • It is not used for raw materials in manufacturing; for that, 原料 is more appropriate.

Common Collocations

Tips

When using 资料, consider the context to ensure it refers to informational content rather than physical raw materials. It is a versatile word useful in academic, professional, and everyday settings.

Example Sentences

Please send me the materials for the meeting.

He collected a lot of materials about history.

These materials are very helpful for completing the report.