education
Definitions
The process of teaching and learning, especially in schools and universities.
教育；教学
The body of knowledge or level of schooling a person has acquired.
学问；学历；所受的教育
(Informal) any enlightening or eye-opening experience.
（非正式）启迪；长见识的经历
Root Breakdown
Root-derivede- (ex-, out) + duc (lead) + -ation (act of) = 'the act of leading out.' Etymologically, education draws forth the potential already within a learner rather than filling an empty vessel. This 'lead-out' philosophy is what sets the word apart from mere 'instruction.'
Root educ still carries 6 more wordsWhy It Means This
Education is the most influential word in the entire duc family. Its Latin source ēdūcere (lead out) carries a quiet philosophy: a teacher draws forth potential already present, not crams an empty head. This 'drawing out' image contrasts sharply with the 'filling up' model of industrial-age schooling, and progressive movements (Montessori, Reggio Emilia) explicitly return to it. Even casual usage keeps the sense alive — 'her travels were a real education' means the experience led new understanding out of her.
Common Collocations
- 1.higher education高等教育
- 2.primary education基础教育
- 3.sex education性教育
- 4.special education特殊教育
- 5.continuing education继续教育
Example Sentences
- 1.
Education is the foundation of opportunity in any society.
- 2.
She has a master's degree in higher education.
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Travel was the best education he ever received.
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Access to quality education remains unequal across regions.