网课
wǎngkè
Online class · trad. 網課
网课 (wǎngkè) is the most common and concise way to say "online class" in Mandarin Chinese. It refers to any class or course delivered over the internet, whether live or pre-recorded. It became especially prevalent during the pandemic.
What does 网课 (wǎngkè) mean?
网课 (wǎngkè) means “online class” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “net class.”
When to use it
Neutral and widely understood. For a more formal or descriptive term, you can use 线上课程 (xiànshàng kèchéng). If you want to talk about the broader concept of 'remote learning', 远程学习 (yuǎnchéng xuéxí) is appropriate.
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “WAHNG-kuh.” The first syllable, 网, is a third tone (falling-rising); the second, 课, is a fourth tone (falling).
Other ways to say it
- 线上课程xiànshàng kèchéngonline course (more formal/descriptive)
- 上网课shàng wǎngkèto take/attend an online class
- 远程学习yuǎnchéng xuéxíremote learning
Examples
我今天有三节网课。
wǒ jīntiān yǒu sān jié wǎngkè.
I have three online classes today.
你喜欢上网课还是去学校？
nǐ xǐhuan shàng wǎngkè háishi qù xuéxiào?
Do you prefer taking online classes or going to school?
很多大学都提供了丰富的网课资源。
hěn duō dàxué dōu tígōngle fēngfù de wǎngkè zīyuán.
Many universities offer a wealth of online course resources.
Pro tip: To say "to take an online class," Chinese uses the verb 上 (shàng), which literally means "to go up" or "to attend." So, you say 上网课 (shàng wǎngkè).
Related phrases
课 · Class字母 · Alphabet停 · Stop
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