Definition
执教 is a formal verb meaning 'to teach' or 'to coach,' typically used in academic or sports contexts. It emphasizes the professional role of instructing at a school, university, or sports team, and is more formal and specific than the general verb 教. You'll often see it in resumes, news reports, or official statements about someone's teaching or coaching career.
v.
to teach (at a school/university) or coach (a sports team)to serve as an instructor or coach
Examples
- 执教。Tā zài Běijīng Dàxué zhí jiāo duō nián.He has taught at Peking University for many years.
- 执教。Zhè wèi jiàoliàn céngjīng zhí jiāo guójiā duì.This coach once coached the national team.
- 执教。Tā bìyè hòu liú zài mǔxiào zhí jiāo.After graduation, she stayed at her alma mater to teach.
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