开学
明天就要开学了，我还没准备好。
Tomorrow is the start of the new term, and I'm not ready yet.
The beginning of a new academic term at school or university.
新生开学典礼将在下周举行。
The freshman opening ceremony will be held next week.
开学前，学生们需要完成注册手续。
Before the start of the term, students need to complete registration procedures.
Often used in formal announcements or news reports about the start of a school term.
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Common collocations
开学 is often paired with words like 典礼 (ceremony), 准备 (prepare), or 第一天 (first day). For example, '开学典礼' (opening ceremony) and '开学第一天' (first day of school).
Word Origin
开 (kāi) means 'to start' or 'to begin,' and 学 (xué) means 'study' or 'school.' The phrase literally means 'to start studying' or 'to begin school.'
Usage Notes
开学 is commonly used in Mainland China, Taiwan, and Singapore for the start of a new academic term at schools or universities. In Hong Kong, the term '開學' is also used but may sound more formal. The phrase often implies the resumption of classes after a break (e.g., summer or winter vacation).