數據 / 数据
shùjù
In Chinese, the English word "data" can be translated as 數據 / 数据 (shùjù) or 資料 / 资料 in Hokkien.
Meaning: information (noun)
Ways to say it
| Chinese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 數據 / 数据 | shùjù | |
| 數據 / 数据 | sò͘-kì, sò͘-kù | Hokkien |
| 資料 / 资料 | chu-liāu | Hokkien |
The term 數據 / 数据 is used specifically in technical contexts to refer to numerical or statistical datasets, such as those used in scientific, mathematical or computational work. In contrast, 資料 / 资料 is a broader, more general term used for any kind of information, research materials or computer files.
Which one should you use?
數據 / 数据 refers specifically to numerical data, while 資料 / 资料 is a more general term for information, documents or files.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The forms provided, 數據 / 数据 and 資料 / 资料, are used in Hokkien.
How do you pronounce it?
sò͘-kì, sò͘-kù
Did you know?
- In Chinese media, the phrase 大數據 for 'big data' has evolved into a cultural buzzword that specifically evokes ideas of surveillance and algorithmic control.
- The term 資料 / 资料 can be used to describe the 'raw materials' needed for a project, treating information as a physical building block for construction.
- In Hokkien, the character sò͘ used in sò͘-kì specifically evokes the act of 'counting' or 'calculating' rather than just the concept of a number.
Examples in context
- 在这个报告中，我们分析了大量的數據，得出了令人惊讶的结论。In this report, we analyzed a large amount of data and came to surprising conclusions.
- 请将最新的数据发送给我，以便我们进行准确的分析。Please send me the latest data so that we can conduct accurate analysis.
- 我已经收集了一些有关市场趋势的资料，我们可以一起研究一下。I have gathered some data on market trends. Let's study them together.
- 我现在需要一些新的材料来支持我的观点。你有什么建议吗？I need some new data to support my point of view. Do you have any suggestions?
Sources
- Wiktionary, “data” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
