(xué) — to learn, to study; to imitate

Definition

学 (xué) is the everyday 'to learn/study' verb — usable on its own or in compounds. Pick it over 学习 when the object is short (学中文); 学习 emphasizes the ongoing process.

verb
to learnto studyto imitate

Examples

  • Tā xué zhōng wén.
    She learns Chinese.
  • Wǒ men xué xiě zhōng wén.
    We learn to write Chinese.
  • Nǐ men xué zhōng wén ma?
    Do you learn Chinese?

Browse more HSK 1 words or search the full 43,000-word dictionary.