No. 518 in Chinese
教授
"Professor."
In a sentence
这个教授正在进行一项研究。
The professor is conducting a research project.
In this sentence, "教授" is used as a noun to refer to a university-level professor.
他被教授了编程的基本技能。
He was taught the basic skills of programming.
In this sentence, "教授" is used as a verb meaning 'to teach' or 'to instruct' someone.
她希望将来能成为一名教授。
She hopes to become a professor in the future.
Here, "教授" is a noun again, indicating an individual who teaches or researches at a higher education institution.
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