Definition
留学 means 'to study abroad' — it focuses on the purpose of studying overseas. 出国 is broader ('to go abroad') and can refer to travel, work, or any other reason. Note that 留学 is a separable verb: you can insert other elements (e.g. 留过学 'have studied abroad').
verb
to study abroad
Easily confused
- 流血liú xuèsound-aliketo bleed, to shed blood
Examples
- 。Wǒ zài Měiguó liú guò xué.I have studied abroad in America.
- 留学。Tā dǎsuàn qù Fàguó liú xué.He plans to study abroad in France.
- 留学。Tā míngnián huì qù Yīngguó liú xué.She will go to study abroad in Britain next year.
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