学
study; learn; imitate; knowledge; school
Meanings
6 senses · 30 examplesverb
to study; to learn; to acquire knowledge
Used for acquiring knowledge or skills through formal or informal methods.
I need to study Chinese every day.
He studies computer science at university.
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We should learn from excellent people.
She studies very hard, so she gets good grades.
Learning through practice is one of the best methods.
verb
to imitate; to mimic; to copy
Used when copying someone's actions, speech, or mannerisms.
This child likes to imitate animal sounds.
He imitates his teacher's way of speaking very well.
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She is learning to cook by imitating her mother.
This monkey can imitate human movements.
He imitates bird calls extremely realistically.
noun
learning; knowledge; scholarship
formalRefers to knowledge gained through study or scholarly pursuits.
He is a learned professor.
This is a profound area of knowledge.
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Engaging in scholarship requires patience and perseverance.
His extensive knowledge earns him everyone's respect.
We should pursue genuine talent and practical knowledge.
noun
subject; discipline; field of study
formalRefers to an academic subject or field of study.
My favorite subject is mathematics.
There are many different disciplines in university.
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Computer science is a popular field of study.
He is researching the latest developments in this discipline.
Interdisciplinary studies are receiving increasing attention.
noun
school; educational institution
Refers to an educational institution where students learn.
I go to school at seven o'clock every morning.
This school has high teaching quality.
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My child starts elementary school this year.
He graduated from Peking University.
The school has holidays, and the students are all very happy.
noun
surname Xue
Used as a Chinese family name.
His surname is Xue, which is not a very common family name.
Mr. Xue is the manager of our company.
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Do you know Miss Xue?
The Xue surname is not widely distributed in China.
The Xue family has its own genealogy.