verb HSK 2
Traditional 放學
to finish school · to get out of school · school dismissal
Meaning
放学 literally means 'to release school' and refers to the moment when school ends for the day and students are dismissed. It's one of the most common expressions used by students, parents, and teachers to talk about the end of the school day.
Usage
This is an everyday expression used primarily in the context of primary and secondary education. Students typically say '放学了' (school's out!) when classes end. Parents commonly ask '你什么时候放学?' (When does your school get out?). It can also be used as a noun phrase meaning 'after school' as in '放学以后' (after school).
Examples
- 01我每天下午四点放学。.I get out of school at 4 PM every day.
- 02放学以后我们一起去踢足球吧。.Let's go play soccer together after school.
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Common collocations
- 放学了school's out
- 放学以后after school
- 放学回家to go home after school
- 放学时间school dismissal time
Antonyms
Origin
The verb 放 (fàng) means 'to release' or 'to let out,' and 学 (xué) refers to 'school' or 'studying.' Together they create the meaning of 'releasing from school.'