Meaning
求学 literally means 'to seek learning' and refers to the act of pursuing education, typically away from home. It emphasizes the active pursuit of knowledge and often implies studying at a school, college, or university, sometimes in another city or country.
Usage
This is a somewhat formal or literary term commonly used in written Chinese and formal speech. It often appears in contexts discussing studying abroad, leaving home for education, or the broader pursuit of academic goals. Native speakers might use it when describing someone's educational journey, especially when emphasizing dedication or sacrifice involved in seeking education.
Examples
- 01他十五岁就离开家乡到北京求学。.He left his hometown to pursue his studies in Beijing at age fifteen.
- 02越来越多的中国学生选择到海外求学。.More and more Chinese students choose to pursue their education overseas.
Characters
Common collocations
- 外出求学to leave home to pursue studies
- 求学之路the path of pursuing education
- 求学经历educational experience
- 到国外求学to pursue studies abroad
Antonyms
Origin
Combines 求 (to seek/request) with 学 (learning/study), creating a compound that emphasizes the active, deliberate pursuit of education rather than passive reception.