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“study abroad” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinliú xué

Example

他的留学经历很丰富。tā de liú xué jīng lì hěn fēng fù

He has extensive experience studying abroad.

Illustration for 留学 (study abroad)

How to say “study abroad” in Chinese

“Study abroad” in Chinese is 留学 (liú xué).

A planned period of formal learning in another country, usually at a school or university.

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

Example sentences with 留学

他决定申请留学,下个月出国。tā jué dìng shēn qǐng liú xué xià gè yuè chū guó

He decided to apply to study abroad and go abroad next month.

Tips for using 留学

  • In everyday Chinese, this word usually suggests an extended overseas program, so a brief class or training visit is normally described more specifically.

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