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Multiple meanings of the concept of education
For a long time, the word education has many concepts. The description (definition) of the word education in Modern Chinese Dictionary includes two aspects. This paper will explore the multiple meanings of the concept of education in order to help readers better understand the concept of education.

The problem of cycle definition

When defining, the defined item cannot be directly or indirectly included in the defined item, otherwise a circular definition error will be formed.

universal education

The macro concept of education described in Xinhua Dictionary and Modern Chinese Dictionary is also called education in a broad sense.

Narrow sense education

Education in a narrow sense generally refers to education organized by specialized institutions. School education includes all kinds of training activities such as education, training, learning and financial aid, so school education also belongs to the category of macro education.

Multiple meanings of the concept of education

Just like education, it is difficult to form a unified definition by integrating many concepts in the same field. Therefore, when people use or understand the word education in different occasions and contexts, they need to pay special attention to its exact meaning.