学习 (xuéxí)

学习 is a fundamental Chinese verb meaning to study or learn, referring to the active process of acquiring knowledge, skills, or understanding.

Meanings

[verb] to study; to learn; to pursue knowledge
[noun] study; learning; the act of learning

Example Sentences

她每天花两个小时学习中文。 Tā měitiān huā liǎng gè xiǎoshí xuéxí zhōngwén. She spends two hours every day studying Chinese.

学习一门新技能需要时间和耐心。 Xuéxí yī mén xīn jìnéng xūyào shíjiān hé nàixīn. Learning a new skill requires time and patience.

他向老师学习了很多宝贵的经验。 Tā xiàng lǎoshī xuéxíle hěn duō bǎoguì de jīngyàn. He learned many valuable lessons from his teacher.

学习外语可以开拓你的眼界。 Xuéxí wàiyǔ kěyǐ kāituò nǐ de yǎnjiè. Learning a foreign language can broaden your horizons.

Collocations

Collocation	Meaning
努力学习	to study hard
学习方法	study method
自主学习	independent learning
终身学习	lifelong learning

Usage Notes

学习 is one of the most versatile and common verbs in Chinese. It can be followed by a subject (学习语言) or used alone. At B1 level, it frequently appears in contexts about education, self-improvement, and professional development. It carries a strong positive connotation in Chinese culture.

Memory Hook

学 shows a child under a roof being taught, and 习 shows a bird practicing flying. Together they capture the full cycle of learning: receiving knowledge and then practicing it.