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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
夜校yèxiàoevening schoolHSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #19645, Very Hard
夜校yèxiàonight schoolHSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #19645, Very Hard
yèxiào(ye4xiao4)ye xiao T4
  1. 1evening school
  2. 2night school
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March 24, 2026

夜校yèxiào(ye4xiao4)

夜校 (yè xiào) refers to an educational institution that operates during the evening, typically aimed at working adults seeking further education or skills training. It is commonly used for classes that provide opportunities for people to learn after their daytime jobs, often focusing on practical subjects or adult education.

Strokes18Frequency#19645DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In China, 夜校 has historical significance, especially during the economic reforms when many adults sought to improve their skills while balancing work. It reflects the value placed on lifelong learning in Chinese society.

Memory tip

Imagine a 'night owl' (夜) who goes to school (校) after sunset. Picture this owl wearing glasses and studying under a streetlamp, symbolizing the concept of night school where learning continues after dark.

Meanings of 夜校

yèxiào(ye4xiao4)
1evening school
2night school
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夜校Simplified
18Strokes
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Usage Notes

When using 夜校, it is important to be clear that it refers specifically to evening classes, not just any kind of school. Common mistakes include confusing it with other types of educational institutions. It is generally informal and often used in everyday conversation.

HSK Study Tips

While 夜校 is not a specific HSK vocabulary word, it relates to HSK Level 3-4 themes of education and learning. Students should focus on related terms like 学校 (xué xiào - school) and 课程 (kè chéng - course) to enhance their vocabulary in this context.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 夜校 with 学校 (xué xiào), which means school in general. Remember that 夜校 specifically refers to night classes, while 学校 is more broad and can refer to any school.

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Component characters

夜yènight, dark; under cover of night
HSK 48 strokes夕
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校jiàoto proofread
HSK 210 strokes木
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How to say evening school in Chinese

“evening school” in Chinese is夜校yèxiào

夜校 (yè xiào) refers to an educational institution that operates during the evening, typically aimed at working adults seeking further education or skills training. It is commonly used for classes that provide opportunities for people to learn after their daytime jobs, often focusing on practical subjects or adult education.

When to use 夜校

When using 夜校, it is important to be clear that it refers specifically to evening classes, not just any kind of school. Common mistakes include confusing it with other types of educational institutions. It is generally informal and often used in everyday conversation.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 夜校 with 学校 (xué xiào), which means school in general. Remember that 夜校 specifically refers to night classes, while 学校 is more broad and can refer to any school.

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夜校 usually offers courses in vocational training, language learning, and adult education subjects, catering to the needs of working professionals.

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