COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 学 is built
A child 子 studies under a covered roof 冖, gathering small pieces of knowledge ⺍.
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How to Write 学 (xué) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
study; learn
xuéTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xué
学
study; learn
Common words
xué xí
学习
to learn; to study
xué shēng
学生
student; schoolchild
xué xiào
学校
school
dà xué
大学
university; college
tóng xué
同学
to study at the same school; fellow student; classmate
xué qī
学期
term; semester
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 学
Say “xué” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 学
Common words and phrases
xué xí
to learn; to study
xué shēng
student; schoolchild
xué xiào
school
dà xué
university; college
tóng xué
to study at the same school; fellow student; classmate
xué qī
term; semester
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
我正在学习中文。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí Zhōngwén.
I am studying Chinese.
她是一名大学生。
Tā shì yì míng dàxuéshēng.
She is a university student.
我们在同一所学校学习。
Wǒmen zài tóng yì suǒ xuéxiào xuéxí.
We study at the same school.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 学?
学 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 学 (xué) mean?
学 (xué) means study; learn.
What is the radical of 学?
The radical of 学 is 子, associated with child.