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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
学习xuéxíto learnHSK 1, v, 11 strokes, rank #1218, Easy
学习xuéxíto studyHSK 1, v, 11 strokes, rank #1218, Easy
xuéxí(xue2xi2)xue xi T2
  1. 1to learn
  2. 2to study
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March 24, 2026

学习(學習)xuéxí(xue2xi2)

学习 (xué xí) means 'to learn' or 'to study.' It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, such as in educational settings or when discussing personal development. The character emphasizes the process of acquiring knowledge or skills through practice and experience.

Strokes11Frequency#1218DifficultyEasy
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, education is highly valued, and the concept of 学习 reflects the importance placed on lifelong learning. The phrase '活到老,学到老' (huó dào lǎo, xué dào lǎo) means 'live till old, learn till old,' highlighting this cultural belief.

Memory Tip

Imagine a student (学) with a huge book (习) on their desk, diligently studying. The character 学 looks like a person (the top component) standing in front of a home (the bottom component), symbolizing the action of a person learning at home or school.

Meanings of 学习

xuéxí(xue2xi2)
1to learn
2to study
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About 学习

学习Simplified
學習Traditional
11Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#1218Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L1HSK 3.0L1ElementaryTOCFLL1HSKKL1CEFRA1

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AI Study Notes for 学习

Quick Contrast

学习 (xuéxí) vs 研究 (yánjiū) — choose 学习 for general learning or studying, while 研究 is for in-depth research or investigation.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 学习 with 习惯 (xí guàn), which means 'habit.' 学习 is more about the action of learning rather than the result. It's commonly paired with words like '语言' (yǔ yán, language) or '知识' (zhī shì, knowledge).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 1 word, 学习 is foundational, linking to other basic educational vocabulary like '书' (shū, book) and '老师' (lǎo shī, teacher). Focus on using it in sentences about your studies or interests.

Common Mistakes

Students often forget to use the correct tone for 学习, pronouncing it as 'xuè xī' instead of 'xué xí'. Another common mistake is using it inappropriately with objects, when it should be used as an action, for example, saying '我学习书' (Wǒ xué xí shū) is incorrect; it should be '我学习' (Wǒ xué xí) without adding '书'.

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Component Characters

学xuéto learn
HSK 18 strokes子
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习xíto practice
HSK 13 strokes冫
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How to say to learn in Chinese

“to learn” in Chinese is学习xuéxí

学习 (xué xí) means 'to learn' or 'to study.' It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, such as in educational settings or when discussing personal development. The character emphasizes the process of acquiring knowledge or skills through practice and experience.

When to use 学习

Be careful not to confuse 学习 with 习惯 (xí guàn), which means 'habit.' 学习 is more about the action of learning rather than the result. It's commonly paired with words like '语言' (yǔ yán, language) or '知识' (zhī shì, knowledge).

学习 or something close to it

学习 (xuéxí) vs 研究 (yánjiū) — choose 学习 for general learning or studying, while 研究 is for in-depth research or investigation.

What learners get wrong

Students often forget to use the correct tone for 学习, pronouncing it as 'xuè xī' instead of 'xué xí'. Another common mistake is using it inappropriately with objects, when it should be used as an action, for example, saying '我学习书' (Wǒ xué xí shū) is incorrect; it should be '我学习' (Wǒ xué xí) without adding '书'.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 学习

You can say '我在学习中文' (Wǒ zài xué xí zhōng wén), which means 'I am studying Chinese.'

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