Definition
求学 (qiú xué) means 'to pursue an education' — it emphasizes the active effort and journey of seeking knowledge, often at a formal institution. Unlike 就读 (jiù dú), which simply states where you study (e.g., 'studies at X school'), 求学 focuses on the goal of learning itself. 好学 (hào xué) is an adjective meaning 'studious, fond of learning', describing a personal trait, not the act of studying.
verb
to studyto pursue an education (especially formal or higher education)to attend school or university (formal)
Examples
- 求学。Tā wèile qiú xué qùle Běijīng.He went to Beijing to pursue his studies.
- 求学。Tā cóngxiǎo jiù lìzhì qiú xué.She determined from a young age to pursue knowledge.
- ，求学。Zài zhè suǒ dàxué, xuéshēng kěyǐ zhuānxīn qiú xué.At this university, students can concentrate on their studies.
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