科技展
keji zhan
The English phrase "science fair" is translated into Chinese as 科技展 (keji zhan).
科技展 is used to refer to science fairs or science and technology expos in a general sense.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 科技, meaning science and technology and 展, meaning exhibition or fair.
Which one should you use?
While 科技展 is a common general term, 科学展览 is a more literal translation of "science exhibition" often used in academic contexts. The term 科学展览会 is the formal way to say "Science Fair" in Chinese.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Taiwan, the term 科學作品展 is commonly used to describe a science fair.
How do you pronounce it?
keji zhan
Did you know?
- The word 展 comes from the verb meaning 'to unfold' or 'to spread out'. This reflects an ancient cultural view of an exhibition as the physical act of unfolding a scroll to reveal knowledge.
- When discussing a science fair, a Chinese speaker might use the term 科普 'popular science'. This describes the act of making complex scientific knowledge accessible to the general public, which is the primary goal of many 科技展.
- While 科技 is often translated as 'science and technology', it is a portmanteau of 科学 'science' and 技术 'technology'. In modern Chinese, these two concepts are so intertwined that 科技 is used as a single word for the entire field.
Examples in context
- 我昨天参加了一个科学展览会。Yesterday, I participated in a science fair.
- 这个学校的科技展很有趣。The science fair at this school is very interesting.
- 学校下周要举办科技展。Xuéxiào xiàzhōu yào jǔbàn kējìzhǎn.The school is holding a science fair next week.
- 他在科技展上获奖了。Tā zài kējìzhǎn shàng huòjiǎng le.He won an award at the science fair.
- 你想参加这次科技展吗？Nǐ xiǎng cānjiā zhè cì kējìzhǎn ma?Do you want to participate in this science fair?
Example conversation
Two students are discussing a school project.
- 俊杰 Junjie佳怡，你想参加这次科技展吗？Jiāyí, nǐ xiǎng cānjiā zhè cì kējìzhǎn ma?Jiayi, do you want to participate in this science fair?
- 佳怡 Jiayi我想，但我还没想好项目。Wǒ xiǎng, dàn wǒ hái méi xiǎng hǎo xiàngmù.I want to, but I haven't decided on a project yet.
- 俊杰 Junjie我们可以一起合作完成它。Wǒmen kěyǐ yīqǐ hézuò wánchéng tā.We can work together to complete it.
- 佳怡 Jiayi那真是个好主意，俊杰。Nà zhēnshì gè hǎo zhǔyì, Jùnjié.That is a really good idea, Junjie.
