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“classmate” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyintóng xué

Example

他是我的同学。tā shì wǒ de tóng xué

He is my classmate.

Illustration for 同学 (classmate)

How to say “classmate” in Chinese

“Classmate” in Chinese is 同学 (tóng xué).

Students linked by learning in the same school setting and period, from one class or a wider school group.

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

Example sentences with 同学

我和同学一起做作业。wǒ hé tóng xué yì qǐ zuò zuò yè

I do homework with my classmates.

Tips for using 同学

  • 同学 (tóngxué, "classmate") is also a natural way to call a student whose name is unknown, especially in a school setting.

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