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Why do people use "head teacher“ as a translation for ”班主任“？
In the education field, I notice some people use the word "head teacher" in place of "班主任".
However, I am unsure if this is quite accurate.
Upon searching, I notice "head ...
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Does 常数 only refer to commonly used, fixed numerical constants like 1 or π or c, or can it refer to e.g. 384810513112?
I got a bit confused talking maths with my iTalki teacher today. We encountered the term:
CC-CEDICT: 常数 (chángshù) a constant (math.)
On one hand, since 常 appears in 常用, 常常, 经常, etc., the 常 in 常数 ...
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Difference Between 学校 and 学堂
What's the difference between 学校 and 学堂? I've heard that 学堂 has more classical usage, is that correct? I know that 学校 is more commonly used these days.
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