功
课

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The word "功课" is formed by combining the character "功", constructed from "工" (work) and "力" (strength) to denote effort or achievement, with the character "课", constructed from "言" (speech) and "果" (fruit) to denote a lesson or subject; together they create a compound meaning schoolwork or homework, directly referencing the effort applied to academic lessons.

Example Sentences Hide

我今天有功课要做。

Wǒ jīntiān yǒu gōngkè yào zuò.

I have homework to do today.

因为功课太多，我很忙。

Yīnwèi gōngkè tài duō, wǒ hěn máng.

Because there is too much homework, I am very busy.

每天晚上我都要复习功课。

Měi tiān wǎnshàng wǒ dōu yào fùxí gōngkè.

Every night I have to review my lessons.

如果功课做完了，我就可以出去玩。

Rúguǒ gōngkè zuò wánle, wǒ jiù kěyǐ chūqù wán.

If I finish my homework, I can go out to play.

认真完成功课是学生的重要责任。

Rènzhēn wánchéng gōngkè shì xuéshēng de zhòngyào zérèn.

Completing homework diligently is an important responsibility for students.

Word Definition - 功课

gōng kè homework; assignment; task; classwork; lesson; study; CL:門|门[mén]

Individual Character Details

功 gōng
课 kè