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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing 'class' or 'course' with 课 (kè)

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    Subject Name + 课

    Explanation

    课 (kè) is a noun meaning 'class,' 'lesson,' or 'course.' It can refer to a specific subject class (e.g., 语文课 'Chinese class') or to classes in general. It often appears after a subject name to indicate a particular course.

    Examples

    • 今天的数学课特别有意思。

      Jīntiān de shùxué kè tèbié yǒu yìsi.

      Today's math class was especially interesting.

    • 你最喜欢什么课？

      Nǐ zuì xǐhuān shénme kè?

      What's your favorite class?

    • 下午有两节语文课。

      Xiàwǔ yǒu liǎng jié yǔwén kè.

      There are two Chinese language classes in the afternoon.

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