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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
留学生liúxuéshēngstudent studying abroadHSK 3, unknown, 23 strokes, rank #39313, Medium
留学生liúxuéshēng(foreign) exchange studentHSK 3, unknown, 23 strokes, rank #39313, Medium
liúxuéshēng(liu2xue2sheng1)liu xue sheng T2
  1. 1student studying abroad
  2. 2(foreign) exchange student
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March 24, 2026

留学生(留學生)liúxuéshēng(liu2xue2sheng1)

留学生 refers to a student who is studying abroad, often in a different country from their home nation. This term is commonly used in contexts related to international education, exchange programs, and cultural exchanges.

Strokes23Frequency#39313DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the phenomenon of 留学生 is significant as many students pursue education abroad to gain international experience and improve their job prospects. It's often viewed as a prestigious opportunity.

Memory Tip

Imagine a student (生) who is '留' (staying) in a foreign land (学) to learn. Picture them with a suitcase at an airport, ready for an adventure in a new country.

Meanings of 留学生

liúxuéshēng(liu2xue2sheng1)
1student studying abroad
2(foreign) exchange student
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About 留学生

留学生Simplified
留學生Traditional
23Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
个Measure Word
HSK 3.0L3ElementaryTOCFLL2HSKKL1CEFRA1

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留学生 (liúxuéshēng) vs 外国留学生 (wàiguó liúxuéshēng): use 留学生 for students studying abroad from your own country, while 外国留学生 specifies students from foreign countries.

Usage Notes

Be mindful that 留学生 specifically refers to students studying outside their home country, often used in educational contexts. Avoid confusion with other terms like 国际学生 (international student), which may include local students in international schools. The tone should be neutral, as this term is commonly used in both formal and informal settings.

HSK Study Tips

While 留学生 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it can be connected to terms related to education and travel. Students should focus on the components 学 (study) and 生 (student) to understand similar terms.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 留学生 with other similar terms. For instance, saying '我是一名国际学生' (I am an international student) when they mean 'I am a 留学生' can lead to misunderstanding. Always ensure to use the correct context for clarity.

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Component Characters

留liúto stay, to remain; to preserve, to keep; to leave a message; 
HSK 410 strokes田
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学xuéto learn
HSK 18 strokes子
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生shēngto be born
HSK 45 strokes生
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How to say student studying abroad in Chinese

“student studying abroad” in Chinese is留学生liúxuéshēng

留学生 refers to a student who is studying abroad, often in a different country from their home nation. This term is commonly used in contexts related to international education, exchange programs, and cultural exchanges.

When to use 留学生

Be mindful that 留学生 specifically refers to students studying outside their home country, often used in educational contexts. Avoid confusion with other terms like 国际学生 (international student), which may include local students in international schools. The tone should be neutral, as this term is commonly used in both formal and informal settings.

留学生 or something close to it

留学生 (liúxuéshēng) vs 外国留学生 (wàiguó liúxuéshēng): use 留学生 for students studying abroad from your own country, while 外国留学生 specifies students from foreign countries.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 留学生 with other similar terms. For instance, saying '我是一名国际学生' (I am an international student) when they mean 'I am a 留学生' can lead to misunderstanding. Always ensure to use the correct context for clarity.

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留学生 specifically refers to students studying abroad, while 国际学生 can refer to any international students, including those studying in their home country.

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