Chinese Conversation · Level 51
90 words
Chinese word
在读
Pronunciation
Pinyinzài dú
Meaning
- verbbe in school
Example
他现在在读高中。tā xiàn zài zài dú gāo zhōng
He is currently in high school.
More examples
她现在在读初中。tā xiàn zài zài dú chū zhōng
She is currently attending middle school.
Core concept
A current education status that joins formal school membership to the activity of studying.
Common phrases
在读学生zài dú xué shēng
student currently in school
在读初中zài dú chū zhōng
be enrolled in middle school
Similar words
读书dú shū: Studying through school lessons or independent study.
学习xué xí: Gaining new knowledge or skills through study and practice.
上学shàng xué: Going to school to attend classes and receive education.
Definition in Chinese
用于说明某人在某校或某学段有学籍并正在接受教育，侧重在籍与学习并存的状态。yòng yú shuō míng mǒu rén zài mǒu xiào huò mǒu xué duàn yǒu xué jí bìng zhèng zài jiē shòu jiào yù cè zhòng zài jí yǔ xué xí bìng cún de zhuàng tài
Word origin
在 (zài, "be in") + 读 (dú, "read/study") forms 在读 (zàidú, "be studying"), linking a current place in an institution with active learning.
Usage tips
- 在读 (zàidú, "currently enrolled") fits records and introductions especially well because it presents education as a current status, not as a completed qualification.