"intellectuals" in Chinese (Simplified)
知识分子
Definition
经常思考、学习或处理思想的人,尤其是在哲学、文学、科学或艺术等领域。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“知识分子”多用于正式或中性语境,指对思想、文化有影响的人,常见搭配有“公共知识分子”、“知识分子阶层”,与专指大学学者的“学者”不同。
Examples
Intellectuals often write books and articles.
**知识分子**通常会写书和文章。
Many intellectuals debate social issues.
许多**知识分子**讨论社会问题。
Universities attract intellectuals from around the world.
大学吸引来自世界各地的**知识分子**。
Some intellectuals are very active in politics, not just in academic circles.
有些**知识分子**不仅活跃在学术圈,也积极参与政治。
During the discussion, the two intellectuals disagreed on almost every point.
在讨论中,这两位**知识分子**几乎每一点都意见不合。
It's not just intellectuals who care about art—everyone has an opinion.
关心艺术的不只是**知识分子**——每个人都有看法。