No. 2,973 in Chinese
知识分子
"Intellectual" or "educated person."
In a sentence
知识分子对社会进步起着重要作用。
Intellectuals play an important role in social progress.
Here, '知识分子' refers to educated individuals, such as scholars or professionals, who contribute to societal advancement and innovation.
作为知识分子，我们应该关注教育的发展。
As intellectuals, we should pay attention to the development of education.
In this sentence, '知识分子' is used to describe individuals who, due to their education and expertise, bear the responsibility of contributing positively to critical areas like education.
那位知识分子在文学领域有很高的声望。
That intellectual enjoys high prestige in the field of literature.
Here, '知识分子' specifically denotes a person recognized for their intellectual contributions and achievements, particularly in literature.
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