noun HSK 1
Traditional 學生
student · pupil
Meaning
学生 refers to any person who is studying at a school, college, or university. It is one of the most fundamental words in Chinese and is used universally across all educational contexts, from elementary school children to university students.
Usage
This is a neutral, formal term appropriate for all contexts. It can refer to students of any age or level. Commonly paired with 小学生 (elementary student), 中学生 (middle/high school student), or 大学生 (university student) to specify the level. The classifier 个 or 名 is used when counting students.
Examples
- 01我是一名大学生。.I am a university student.
- 02这个学校有三千多个学生。.This school has over three thousand students.
Characters
Measure words
- 个一个学生
- 名三名学生
Common collocations
- 小学生elementary school student
- 大学生university student
- 优秀学生excellent student
- 学生会student union
Antonyms
Origin
Literally combines 'to learn' (学) and 'person/life' (生), creating the meaning 'a person who learns.' This compound has been used since classical Chinese to denote learners or disciples.