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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
进修jìnxiūto undertake advanced studiesHSK 7, unknown, 16 strokes, rank #21648, Very Hard
进修jìnxiūto take a refresher courseHSK 7, unknown, 16 strokes, rank #21648, Very Hard
jìnxiū(jin4xiu1)jin xiu T4
  1. 1to undertake advanced studies
  2. 2to take a refresher course
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March 24, 2026

进修(進修)jìnxiū(jin4xiu1)

进修 (jìn xiū) refers to the act of engaging in further education or advanced studies, typically after completing a formal degree. It is commonly used in professional contexts, where individuals take courses or training to enhance their skills and knowledge in a specific field.

Strokes16Frequency#21648DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In China, continuing education through 进修 is highly valued, especially in professional fields such as medicine, engineering, and business. It reflects a commitment to lifelong learning and personal development, which is essential in a rapidly changing job market.

Memory tip

Think of 进 (jìn) as 'to enter' into a new level of learning, and 修 (xiū) as 'to repair' or 'to cultivate' your skills. Visualize stepping through a doorway (进) into a workshop (修) where you can refine and improve your capabilities.

Meanings of 进修

jìnxiū(jin4xiu1)
1to undertake advanced studies
2to take a refresher course
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进修Simplified
進修Traditional
16Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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深造 (shēnzào) - use 进修 (jìnxiū) when referring to continuing education in a professional context, while 深造 (shēnzào) emphasizes advanced academic study or research.

Usage Notes

This term is often used in formal contexts, so it's important to use it appropriately in professional settings. Common collocations include 进修课程 (jìn xiū kè chéng) for 'refresher courses' and 进修学习 (jìn xiū xué xí) for 'advanced studies.' Be careful not to confuse it with 学习 (xué xí), which is more general and does not imply advanced or specialized education.

HSK Study Tips

While 进修 is not an HSK vocabulary word, understanding it can enhance your grasp of advanced language usage in professional environments. Pay attention to related words like 学习 (xué xí) and 课程 (kè chéng) to expand your vocabulary related to education.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 进修 with 学习, using it in casual contexts. For example, saying '我进修中文' (wǒ jìn xiū zhōng wén) may sound too formal; instead, use '我在学习中文' (wǒ zài xué xí zhōng wén) for casual learning.

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Component characters

进jìnto advance
HSK 27 strokes辶
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修xiūto repair
HSK 49 strokes亻
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How to say to undertake advanced studies in Chinese

“to undertake advanced studies” in Chinese is进修jìnxiū

进修 (jìn xiū) refers to the act of engaging in further education or advanced studies, typically after completing a formal degree. It is commonly used in professional contexts, where individuals take courses or training to enhance their skills and knowledge in a specific field.

When to use 进修

This term is often used in formal contexts, so it's important to use it appropriately in professional settings. Common collocations include 进修课程 (jìn xiū kè chéng) for 'refresher courses' and 进修学习 (jìn xiū xué xí) for 'advanced studies.' Be careful not to confuse it with 学习 (xué xí), which is more general and does not imply advanced or specialized education.

进修 or something close to it

深造 (shēnzào) - use 进修 (jìnxiū) when referring to continuing education in a professional context, while 深造 (shēnzào) emphasizes advanced academic study or research.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 进修 with 学习, using it in casual contexts. For example, saying '我进修中文' (wǒ jìn xiū zhōng wén) may sound too formal; instead, use '我在学习中文' (wǒ zài xué xí zhōng wén) for casual learning.

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