elementary; primary
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesadjective
elementary; basic; relatively simple
formalDescribes subjects, theories, or materials that are fundamental and not advanced.
Zhè这
běn本
shū书
jiè介
shào绍
le了
chū初
děng等
shù数
xué学
de的
jī基
běn本
gài概
niàn念
。
This book introduces the basic concepts of elementary mathematics.
Tā他
zhǐ只
xué学
guò过
chū初
děng等
wù物
lǐ理
，
duì对
liàng量
zǐ子
lì力
xué学
bù不
liǎo了
jiě解
。
He has only studied elementary physics and doesn't understand quantum mechanics.
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Zhè这
shì是
chū初
děng等
dài代
shù数
de的
yī一
gè个
jiǎn简
dān单
lì例
zi子
。
This is a simple example from elementary algebra.
adjective
primary; elementary (education)
formalSpecifically refers to the initial stages of formal education or learning.
Suǒ所
yǒu有
ér儿
tóng童
dōu都
yīng应
jiē接
shòu受
miǎn免
fèi费
de的
chū初
děng等
jiào教
yù育
。
All children should receive free primary education.
Tā他
zài在
nóng农
cūn村
de的
yī一
suǒ所
chū初
děng等
xué学
xiào校
jiāo教
shū书
。
He teaches at a primary school in the countryside.
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Kè课
chéng程
fēn分
wéi为
chū初
děng等
、
zhōng中
děng等
hé和
gāo高
děng等
sān三
gè个
jiē阶
duàn段
。
The curriculum is divided into three stages: elementary, intermediate, and advanced.