🇬🇧🇨🇳 counselor - 顾问 : English Lesson

Meaning of "counselor" ("顾问"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A counselor is a grown‑up who is trained to listen carefully when people are worried, sad, or confused and then gently helps them think of smart, healthy ways to handle their problems. A counselor doesn’t just tell you what to do; they ask questions, help you understand your feelings, and work with you to make a plan so life feels easier and happier.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

The counselor suggested deep breaths, but my little cousin thought she said deep burps and proudly demonstrated.

The lunch counselor—also known as my mom—advised me that eight brownies is not a balanced meal, even if I stack them in a pyramid.

The counselor taught us to count to ten when we’re mad; I got to fifty-seven before I forgot why I was angry.

The counselor told me to imagine a calm place, so I pictured a world where teachers forget about homework completely.

I told the counselor that I feel like an alien, and she said maybe I just haven’t found my spaceship friends yet.

At the school door, the counselor smiled and waved the injured student inside. The counselor sat quietly, listened as the boy cried, and the counselor held out a tissue. The counselor suggested small steps: call home, see the nurse, breathe deeply. The boy stood, wiped his face, thanked the counselor and left calm.

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This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.

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