Chinese word

学

Pronunciation

Pinyinxué

Meaning

  • verblearn

Example

我想学中文。wǒ xiǎng xué zhōng wén

I want to learn Chinese.

Illustration for 学 (learn)

More examples

他在网上学英语。tā zài wǎng shàng xué yīng yǔ

He is learning English online.

Core concept

A learner builds knowledge or skill through attention, practice, and repeated effort.

Common phrases

  • 学中文xué zhōng wén

    learn Chinese

  • 学英语xué yīng yǔ

    learn English

Similar words

学习xué xí: Learn through focused study in order to gain knowledge or skills.
练习liàn xí: Repeat an action or work on problems to become more familiar and skilled.
会huì: Know how to do something after learning or gaining experience.
能néng: Have the ability to do something when physical strength or conditions allow it.

Definition in Chinese

通过听讲、观察、实践和反复练习来掌握知识或技能的动作或过程。tōng guò tīng jiǎng guān chá shí jiàn hé fǎn fù liàn xí lái zhǎng wò zhī shí huò jì néng de dòng zuò huò guò chéng

Word origin

The modern character 学 (xué, "learn") is a simplified form whose older written shape is traditionally understood as a child learning under a roof.

Usage tips

  • The same verb covers school subjects and hands-on abilities, so it works for activities such as reading, speaking, drawing, and swimming.

Other meanings

  • studyverb

Opposites

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