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“be in school” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinzài dú

Example

他现在在读高中。tā xiàn zài zài dú gāo zhōng

He is currently in high school.

Illustration for 在读 (be in school)

How to say “be in school” in Chinese

“Be in school” in Chinese is 在读 (zài dú).

A current education status that joins formal school membership to the activity of studying.

Full entry for 在读: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 在读

她现在在读初中。tā xiàn zài zài dú chū zhōng

She is currently attending middle school.

Tips for using 在读

  • 在读 (zàidú, "currently enrolled") fits records and introductions especially well because it presents education as a current status, not as a completed qualification.

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