Definition
辅导员 (fǔdǎoyuán) is a role in Chinese universities that goes beyond a general 'advisor' or 'counselor'. They are staff members who handle students' ideological education, daily affairs, and personal development, often referred to as 'political and ideological assistants'. This term is culturally specific and does not have a direct equivalent in Western educational systems.
n.
(college/university) student advisorcounselorpolitical and ideological assistant (in Chinese higher education)
Examples
- 辅导员，。Wǒ de fǔ dǎo yuán jīngcháng hé wǒmen tánxīn, guānxīn wǒmen de shēnghuó.My advisor often talks with us and cares about our lives.
- 辅导员，。Tā shì yī míng yōuxiù de fǔ dǎo yuán, bāngzhù hěnduō xuéshēng jiějué le kùnnan.She is an excellent advisor and has helped many students overcome difficulties.
- ，辅导员。Kāixué dì yī tiān, fǔ dǎo yuán gěi wǒmen jièshào le xuéxiào de guīzhāng zhìdù.On the first day of school, the advisor introduced us to the school's rules and regulations.
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