概念 (gài niàn) — concept; idea
Definition
概念 (gǎiniàn) is a more abstract, formal 'concept' — a defined category or theory. More formal than 主意 (a personal idea/plan); broader and value-neutral than 观念 (which often carries social or moral views).
noun
conceptidea
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 概念。Zhè ge gài niàn hěn nán lǐ jiě.This concept is very hard to understand.
- 概念概念。Fǎ lǜ gài niàn hé dào dé gài niàn bù yí yàng.Legal concepts and moral concepts are different.
- 概念。Lǎo shī yòng jiǎn dān de lì zi jiě shì le zhè ge gài niàn.The teacher explained this concept with simple examples.
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