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学问 (xuéwèn) refers to knowledge or learning in a broader sense, while 学术 (xuéshù) specifically emphasizes academic knowledge and scholarly pursuits.
Be careful not to confuse 学术 with 学习 (xuéxí), which means 'to study' or 'to learn.' 学术 is more formal and often used in academic contexts, such as 学术研究 (academic research) or 学术界 (academic community).
As an HSK 5 word, 学术 connects well with other academic-related vocabulary like 知识 (knowledge) and 研究 (research). Focus on using it in sentences that pertain to education and scholarly discussions to reinforce its meaning.
Learners often confuse 学术 with 学习 (xuéxí). For example, saying '我喜欢学术' (I like to study) is incorrect; it should be '我喜欢学习' (I like to learn). Remember that 学术 refers specifically to academic pursuits.
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How to say learning in Chinese
“learning” in Chinese is学术
学术 (xuéshù) refers to academic knowledge or scholarly pursuits, encompassing fields of study and research. It is commonly used in contexts related to education, research institutions, and discussions surrounding the academic world.
When to use 学术
Be careful not to confuse 学术 with 学习 (xuéxí), which means 'to study' or 'to learn.' 学术 is more formal and often used in academic contexts, such as 学术研究 (academic research) or 学术界 (academic community).
学术 or something close to it
学问 (xuéwèn) refers to knowledge or learning in a broader sense, while 学术 (xuéshù) specifically emphasizes academic knowledge and scholarly pursuits.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 学术 with 学习 (xuéxí). For example, saying '我喜欢学术' (I like to study) is incorrect; it should be '我喜欢学习' (I like to learn). Remember that 学术 refers specifically to academic pursuits.
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Grammar patterns of 学术
学术 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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我那时是个目空一切、自以为是的小____愤青。
I was a thorough little academic snob.
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You can say '他的学术成果在国际上受到广泛认可' (His academic achievements are widely recognized internationally).
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