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    Referring to 'scientist' with 科学家 (kēxuéjiā)

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    科学家 + 们

    Explanation

    科学家 (kēxuéjiā) is a noun meaning "scientist." It is formed by combining 科学 (science) with the suffix 家 (expert/specialist). For example, 科学家们 means "scientists."

    Examples

    • 很多科学家一辈子都在做基础研究。

      Hěn duō kēxuéjiā yībèizi dōu zài zuò jīchǔ yánjiū.

      Many scientists spend their entire lives doing basic research.

    • 她的梦想是成为一名科学家。

      Tā de mèngxiǎng shì chéngwéi yī míng kēxuéjiā.

      Her dream is to become a scientist.

    • 科学家们发现了一颗新的行星。

      Kēxuéjiāmen fāxiànle yī kē xīn de xíngxīng.

      Scientists have discovered a new planet.

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