物理 wùlǐ physics
How to remember 物理: 物 thing + 理 reason = physics.
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How it is used
- Physics - 物理学 (wùlǐxué) physics as a discipline, 物理课 physics class.
- A school subject alongside 化学 (chemistry), 生物 (biology).
- 物理 can also mean 'physical' as in 物理变化 (wùlǐ biànhuà) a physical change (vs. chemical).
- 物理学家 (wùlǐxuéjiā) = physicist.
Example sentences
- 他的物理学得很好。 Tā de wùlǐxué de hěn hǎo.He does well in physics.