实习
shí xí
The English word 'internship' is translated into Chinese as 实习 (shí xí).
实习 is used to describe a job taken by a student. In Chinese, it is often used as a verb meaning 'to undergo an internship' rather than just acting as a noun, such as in the phrase 去实习 (to go for an internship).
Meaning: job taken by a student (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word 实习 is composed of 实, meaning solid or real and 习, meaning to practice or study. Literally, it means 'to practice through real experience'.
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to the person performing the internship (the intern), you can add the suffix 生 (student/person) to the word to get 实习生.
How do you pronounce it?
shí xí
Did you know?
- In a corporate setting, an intern might be referred to as a 小白 (little white), a slang term for a complete novice or someone who is 'blank' and ready to be taught.
- While 实习生 is the standard term for an intern, in modern tech companies, you might see the term 实习大牛 to describe an intern who is exceptionally skilled or a top performer.
- The word 实习 is also used for professional certifications, such as for lawyers or doctors, who must undergo a period of 实习 before they are fully licensed to practice.
Examples in context
- 我在写实习报告。I am writing my internship report.This sentence is useful for practicing how to use 实习 when discussing an internship report.Tatoeba #1100759 by sysko, translation #4986524 by konkorde
- 我正在公司进行实习。I am currently doing an internship at a company.
- 这个实习项目很有挑战性。This internship program is quite challenging.
- 我在这家公司当实习生。I am working as an intern at this company.
- 我在实习工作中负责市场调查。I am responsible for market research during my internship.
- 他在一家科技公司实习。Tā zài yī jiā kējì gōngsī shíxí.He is doing an internship at a technology company.
- 这次实习对我很有帮助。Zhè cì shíxí duì wǒ hěn yǒu bāngzhù.This internship is very helpful to me.
Example conversation
Two college friends are talking about their summer plans.
- 伟 Wei你暑假打算去哪里实习吗？Nǐ shǔjià dǎsuàn qù nǎlǐ shíxí ma?Do you plan to do an internship somewhere this summer?
- 梓涵 Zihan我想去银行实习。Wǒ xiǎng qù yínháng shíxí.I want to do an internship at a bank.
- 伟 Wei那很不错，梓涵。Nà hěn bùcuò, Zǐhán.That's very good, Zihan.
- 梓涵 Zihan谢谢，伟。Xièxiè, Wěi.Thanks, Wei.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
