English–Chinese

“start the school term” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinkāi xué

Example

下周学校就要开学。xià zhōu xué xiào jiù yào kāi xué

The school term starts next week.

Illustration for 开学 (start the school term)

How to say “start the school term” in Chinese

“Start the school term” in Chinese is 开学 (kāi xué).

A school community shifts from holiday time back into its regular rhythm of classes and activities.

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

Example sentences with 开学

开学后我们要早起上课。kāi xué hòu wǒ men yào záo qǐ shàng kè

After the school term starts, we have to get up early to go to class.

Tips for using 开学

  • In English, "start school" can mean a child's first day ever, but this word usually marks the return of students after a school break.

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