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“upperclassman” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinxué jiě

Example

请叫那位学姐过来。qǐng jiào nà wèi xué jiě guò lái

Please call that upperclassman over.

Illustration for 学姐 (upperclassman)

How to say “upperclassman” in Chinese

“Upperclassman” in Chinese is 学姐 (xué jiě).

A familiar female student who is ahead in the same school or learning group.

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

Example sentences with 学姐

考试前我请学姐帮我复习。kǎo shì qián wǒ qǐng xué jiě bāng wǒ fù xí

Before the exam, I asked an upperclassman to help me review.

Tips for using 学姐

  • In everyday speech, this form can address a female student directly even when her name is unknown, while a name or title suits more formal situations.

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