noun HSK 4
Traditional 學姐
senior female schoolmate · upperclasswoman
Meaning
学姐 refers to a female student in a higher grade or year at the same school or university. It's a respectful term used by younger students to address or refer to older female students. The term establishes social hierarchy and shows respect within academic settings.
Usage
Commonly used on campus to address or refer to female students who are one or more years ahead. It carries a tone of respect and is often used when seeking advice or help. Male equivalent is 学长 (xuézhǎng). The term is more common in university settings than in elementary or middle schools.
Examples
- 01这位学姐对我们新生特别照顾。.This senior schoolmate takes especially good care of us freshmen.
- 02我想请教一下学姐关于选课的问题。.I'd like to ask my senior schoolmate about course selection issues.
Characters
Measure words
- 位一位学姐
- 个一个学姐
Common collocations
- 学姐学长senior schoolmates (both genders)
- 请教学姐to ask advice from a senior schoolmate
Antonyms
Origin
Combines 学 (study/school) with 姐 (older sister), literally meaning 'school older sister,' extending the familial respect term to academic relationships.