🇨🇳 How to say

“student” in Chinese

学生xuéshēng
Illustration of "student" in a Chinese cultural setting
A young student sits at a wooden desk in a bright classroom, carefully writing characters in a notebook while sunlight streams through the window.

Usage note

学生 is a neutral term for any type of student, from elementary school to university, and is used in both formal and casual contexts.

Examples

  • 我是学生。

    I am a student.

  • 学生们在教室里学习。

    The students are studying in the classroom.

  • 这个学生很聪明。

    This student is very smart.

Quick check

What does "学生" mean?

  • A. student
  • B. white
  • C. hundred
  • D. star

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