学习

xuéxí

study

我们每天都要学习新的知识。

We have to study new knowledge every day.

formal

to study; to learn

她在大学学习计算机科学。

She studies computer science at university.

孩子们正在认真学习。

The children are studying hard.

Used for both formal education and self-improvement.

formal

to imitate; to model oneself on

他学习了父亲的勤奋工作精神。

He modeled himself on his father's diligent work ethic.

Less common, often used in written language.

Collocations

学习能力learning ability学习方法study method学习成绩academic performance终身学习lifelong learning

eager to learn

there is no end to learning

学习 is often paired with subjects (学习数学) or skills (学习弹钢琴). It can also be used with abstract nouns like '态度' (attitude) or '精神' (spirit).

学习 is a transitive verb requiring an object (e.g., 学习汉语). It can also be used intransitively when the object is implied (e.g., 我喜欢学习).

From Middle Chinese 學習 (MC hˠɔk̚ zɨp̚), combining 學 (study) and 習 (practice).

Used in both educational and personal development contexts. Common in phrases like '学习英语' (study English) or '学习态度' (learning attitude).

学

to study; to learn

root

习

to practice; to review

root

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