学 Stroke Order — How to Write 学
学 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 子, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
学 Radical and Character Components
学 is an ideographic compound. A building 冖 where children 子 study; ⺍ provides the pronunciation.
Radical: 子 + 5 more strokes
学 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- xué
Meanings of 学 in Chinese
1
xué学
To learn, to study, to acquire knowledge, or to imitate; also refers to a field of study or knowledge.
学生们在图书馆认真学习。
Students are studying diligently in the library.
Place of learning; an educational institution such as a school, college, or university.
她考上了理想的大学。
She got into her ideal university.
Knowledge; learning; academic knowledge or skill.
他的学识非常渊博，对各个领域都有深入的了解。
His knowledge is profound, with deep understanding in various fields.
Systematic and categorized knowledge, often referring to a specific branch of study or discipline.
他从小就对数学充满了浓厚的兴趣。
He has been deeply interested in mathematics since childhood.
Common Words and Phrases with 学
1
Academic journal
这篇研究论文发表在该大学的学报上。
This research paper was published in the university's academic journal.
2
to learn to walk; a child learning to walk
小宝宝扶着沙发，颤颤巍巍地学步，样子非常可爱。
The little baby held onto the sofa, shakily taking their first steps, looking very cute.
3
A department or division within an academic institution (e.g., Chinese Academy of Sciences); historically, an educational ministry during the Qing Dynasty.
清末学部设立后，中国教育开启了新篇章。
After the establishment of the Board of Education in the late Qing Dynasty, Chinese education began a new chapter.
4
To imitate others slavishly and lose one's own originality.
他总是模仿别人的穿衣风格，结果搞得不伦不类，真是学步邯郸啊
He always imitates others' dressing styles, resulting in a peculiar and inconsistent look; it's truly a case of trying to learn the Handan walk and losing his original way.
5
A student strike or campus upheaval, referring to unrest among students and teachers due to dissatisfaction with current affairs or school policies.
学校提高了学费，引发了小范围的学潮，大家希望校方能重新考虑。
The school's decision to raise tuition fees triggered a small-scale student movement, with everyone hoping the school authorities would reconsider.
6
curriculum
这所大学新开设了一个人工智能学程，吸引了许多对前沿科技感兴趣的学生报名。
This university has launched a new Artificial Intelligence program of study, attracting many students interested in cutting-edge technology to enroll.
7
Never tired of learning; have an insatiable desire for knowledge.
真正的智者深知知识的浩瀚，因此他们总是学而不厌，不断充实自己的思想。
True wise individuals profoundly understand the vastness of knowledge, and therefore they are always insatiable in learning, continuously enriching their minds.
8
A scholar-tyrant; an influential figure in academia or education who uses their power to control and dominate academic circles.
一些研究机构被学阀把持，导致学术资源分配不均，创新活力受阻。
Some research institutions are controlled by academic overlords, leading to an unequal distribution of academic resources and stifled innovative vitality.
9
An old-style private school.
他小时候在村里的学房里读书，学习诗书礼仪。
When he was young, he studied in the village's private school, learning poetry, classics, and etiquette.
10
tuition fee or school fee
我的大学学费可以通过申请奖学金来减轻负担。
My university tuition fees can be lightened by applying for scholarships.
11
A unit used in higher education to measure the amount of coursework, typically based on class hours, required for graduation.
这门课程有三个学分，并且是必修课。
This course is worth three credits and is mandatory.
12
style of study
这所大学的学风严谨，同学们都非常勤奋。
The academic atmosphere of this university is rigorous, and the students are all very diligent.
13
A seat or institution of learning, especially a higher education institution like a university.
这所历史悠久的学府培养了无数杰出人才。
This historically rich institution has cultivated countless outstanding talents.
14
apprentice worker; apprentice
他年轻时在一家机械厂当学工，学会了车床操作
When he was young, he worked as an apprentice in a machinery factory and learned how to operate a lathe.
15
to learn from good examples; to emulate good people/things
他决定学好榜样，勤奋努力，争取在学业上取得更大进步。
He decided to learn from good examples, work diligently, and strive for greater progress in his studies.
16
To learn or master a skill; an academic society or association.
为了促进学术交流，学校成立了一个文学学会。
To promote academic exchange, the school established a literary society.
More words with 学
- zhé哲xué学Philosophy
- yī医xué学Medicine
- dū督xué学School inspector, Educational supervisor
- quàn劝xué学An Exhortation to Learning, Encouraging Study
- bǎo饱xué学erudite; highly learned
- shǐ史xué学Historiography, Historical studies
- xuán玄xué学Metaphysics, Mysticism
- yí遗chuán传xué学genetics
- zhù助xué学student aid, financial aid
- dàng档àn案xué学Archivology, Archival Science
- jì剂liàng量xué学dosimetry
- shè摄yǐng影xué学Photography, Photographic science
- yùn运chóu筹xué学Operations Research
- chún纯wén文xué学pure literature
- chuò辍xué学drop out of school, drop out
- cūn村xué学a village school
- jiǎng奖xué学jīn金scholarship
- pǔ朴xué学Evidential Scholarship, School of Evidential Studies
- shù术xué学Methodology, Techniques
- xùn训xué学Training and learning, Training
Idioms with 学
- xué学fù富cái才gāo高profoundly learned and exceptionally capable
- xué学fù富wǔ五chē车immensely learned and scholarly
- xué学hǎi海wú无yá涯learning is boundless
- xué学qiǎn浅cái才shū疏limited knowledge and shallow talent
- xué学shí识yuān渊bó博profoundly learned and highly knowledgeable
- xué学wú无zhǐ止jìng境learning has no limits
- xué学yè业yǒu有chéng成achieve academic success
- xué学yǐ以zhì致yòng用apply knowledge to practice
- bǎo饱xué学zhī之shì士a highly learned scholar
- bì婢xué学fū夫ren人awkward imitation of a superior
- bó博xué学duō多cái才learned and versatile
- bó博xué学duō多wén闻widely learned and well-informed
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Open the tool →Questions about 学
What does 学 mean in Chinese?
学 (xué) means “Place of learning” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 学?
学 is pronounced xué in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 学 have?
学 has 8 strokes.
How do you write 学?
学 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 子. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 学?
The radical of 学 is 子, and 学 is an ideographic compound.