Meanings of 下课
By ear
Play it, then pick what 下课 means.
About 下课
Podcast: 下课
Podcast: 下课
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI Study Notes for 下课
下课 (xiàkè) vs 结束 (jiéshù) — use 下课 specifically for the end of a class, while 结束 is more general and can refer to the end of any event or activity.
Learners often mistakenly use 下课 in contexts that do not involve education, such as in a workplace setting. It is generally informal, so it’s best used among students or in casual settings. Watch out for the tones; mispronouncing them can lead to misunderstandings.
下课 is relevant for HSK Level 1 learners, as it involves basic vocabulary related to school life. Students should focus on using this phrase in context and connecting it with words like 上课 (shàngkè, to attend class) to enhance their understanding.
A common mistake is to use 下课 when referring to other activities, like a business meeting. For example, saying '下课' after a meeting is incorrect; instead, you should use '结束会议' (jiéshù huìyì, to end a meeting).
Pronunciation of 下课
Drill the tone of 下课 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Jason Explains 下课 to You
Let me explain 下课 for you
Make it yours
Jason looks at what you watch and listen to, the checkpoints you have cleared, our lessons and what you have been exploring, and explains 下课 through them.
Sign in free to make it personal. New accounts start with 300 AI credits.
How Well Do You Know 下课?
Learning Lab
Knowing 下课 is seven skills, not one.
Its meaning, its character, its pinyin, its tone — hearing it, saying it, writing it. The Learning Lab measures each one from your own practice, on every word you study, so you see what you actually know rather than how much you have done.
- MeaningFree
- CharacterFree
- PinyinFree
- TonePro
- ListeningPro
- SpeakingPro
- WritingPro
Component Characters
How to say to finish class in Chinese
“to finish class” in Chinese is下课
下课 (xiàkè) means 'to finish class' or 'to get out of class.' It is commonly used in educational contexts when a class session has ended, signaling students to leave the classroom. This phrase can also imply the conclusion of a learning activity.
When to use 下课
Learners often mistakenly use 下课 in contexts that do not involve education, such as in a workplace setting. It is generally informal, so it’s best used among students or in casual settings. Watch out for the tones; mispronouncing them can lead to misunderstandings.
下课 or something close to it
下课 (xiàkè) vs 结束 (jiéshù) — use 下课 specifically for the end of a class, while 结束 is more general and can refer to the end of any event or activity.
What learners get wrong
A common mistake is to use 下课 when referring to other activities, like a business meeting. For example, saying '下课' after a meeting is incorrect; instead, you should use '结束会议' (jiéshù huìyì, to end a meeting).
Write 下课
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 下课 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Ask Jason
Have a question about 下课?
Jason answers about this word at your level: example sentences, how it differs from similar words, and a way to remember it.
Sign in free to ask. New accounts start with 300 AI credits.
Frequently Asked Questions about 下课
No, 下课 is specifically used in educational settings. For workplace scenarios, you would use different phrases.
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 下课?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.