verb HSK 1
Traditional 學習
to study · to learn
Meaning
学习 is one of the most fundamental verbs in Mandarin, meaning to study or learn. It encompasses both formal education and informal learning processes. This word is used in virtually all contexts involving acquiring knowledge or skills.
Usage
学习 is extremely common in both spoken and written Chinese. It can take a direct object (学习汉语 'study Chinese') or stand alone. Native speakers use it in educational contexts, work settings, and everyday conversation. It's more formal than just 学 alone but is still appropriate for casual speech.
Examples
- 01我每天学习两个小时汉语。.I study Chinese for two hours every day.
- 02你应该向她学习，她很努力。, .You should learn from her; she works very hard.
Characters
Common collocations
- 学习汉语to study Chinese
- 努力学习to study hard
- 学习成绩academic performance
- 向...学习...to learn from...
Antonyms
Origin
学 originally depicted a child in a building learning, while 习 showed a bird practicing flight. Together they emphasize both the acquisition and practice aspects of learning.