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March 24, 2026
学生(學生)xuéshēng(xue2sheng1)
学生 (xuéshēng) refers to a student or schoolchild, someone who is engaged in learning at an educational institution. This term is used broadly for all levels of education, from elementary school to university, and emphasizes the role of the individual in the learning process.
Frequency#1022DifficultyEasy
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, being a 学生 is highly respected, as education is deeply valued. The process of learning is often seen as a lifelong journey, and the relationship between students and teachers is considered significant.
Memory Tip
Imagine a student studying under a tree (学) while holding a book (生). The character 学 represents 'to learn' and has a component that looks like a person (the 'to learn' radical) under the tree. The sound 'xue' can be remembered as 'schoo-ling' which connects to students.
Meanings of 学生
xuéshēng(xue2sheng1)
1student
2schoolchild
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About 学生
学生Simplified
學生Traditional
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—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#1022Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L1HSK 3.0L1ElementaryTOCFLL1HSKKL1CEFRA1
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Quick Contrast
大学生 (dàxuéshēng) - specifically refers to a university student, while 学生 (xuéshēng) is a more general term that includes all levels of students.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a student studying under a tree (学) while holding a book (生). The character 学 represents 'to learn' and has a component that looks like a person (the 'to learn' radical) under the tree. The sound 'xue' can be remembered as 'schoo-ling' which connects to students.
Usage Notes
While 学生 is commonly used, be careful not to confuse it with the term 学习 (xuéxí), which means 'to study.' In informal contexts, students might refer to themselves as '我' (wǒ), meaning 'I,' instead of using 学生.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 1 word, 学生 is foundational for beginners. Students should focus on recognizing the characters and using them in simple sentences, such as 我是学生 (Wǒ shì xuéshēng - I am a student). It connects with other school-related vocabulary like 老师 (lǎoshī - teacher).
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, being a 学生 is highly respected, as education is deeply valued. The process of learning is often seen as a lifelong journey, and the relationship between students and teachers is considered significant.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 学生 with other terms related to education. For instance, saying '我学生' (Wǒ xuéshēng) is incorrect; it should be '我是学生' (Wǒ shì xuéshēng) to mean 'I am a student.'
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Grammar Patterns of 学生
学生 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
This book is intended for the general reader rather than the student.
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这位死去的学生现在被视为烈士。
zhè wèi sǐ qù de xué shēng xiàn zài bèi shì wéi liè shì。
The dead student is now being regarded as a martyr.
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她带的这班学生都是初学者。
tā dài de zhè bān xué shēng dū shì chū xué zhě。
The people that she had in her classroom were beginning learners.
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他不喜欢谈论他自己，尤其是当着他学生的面。
tā bù xǐ huān tán lùn tā zì jǐ， ， yóu qí shì dāng zháo tā xué shēng de。
He was disinclined to talk about himself, especially to his students.
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你在学生时代学到什么东西了吗？
nǐ zài xué shēng shí dài xué dào shí mó dōng xī le ma？
Did you learn anything in your day, as a student?
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我是一个大学生。
Wǒ shì yí gè dàxuéshēng.
I am a university student.
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学生们正在上课。
Xuéshēngmen zhèngzài shàngkè.
The students are in class.
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他是我们的新学生。
Tā shì wǒmen de xīn xuéshēng.
He is our new student.
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学生们在图书馆学习。
Xuéshēngmen zài túshūguǎn xuéxí.
The students are studying in the library.
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教室里有十个学生。
Jiàoshì lǐ yǒu shí gè xuésheng.
There are ten students in the classroom.
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她是一个很努力的学生。
Tā shì yí gè hěn nǔlì de xuésheng.
She is a very hardworking student.
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我是一个大学生。
Wǒ shì yí gè dàxuéshēng.
I am a university student.
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学生们正在上课。
Xuéshēngmen zhèngzài shàngkè.
The students are in class.
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他是我们的新学生。
Tā shì wǒmen de xīn xuéshēng.
He is our new student.
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学生们在图书馆学习。
Xuéshēngmen zài túshūguǎn xuéxí.
The students are studying in the library.
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教室里有十个学生。
Jiàoshì lǐ yǒu shí gè xuésheng.
There are ten students in the classroom.
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她是一个很努力的学生。
Tā shì yí gè hěn nǔlì de xuésheng.
She is a very hardworking student.
Cultural Notes for 学生
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, being a 学生 is highly respected, as education is deeply valued. The process of learning is often seen as a lifelong journey, and the relationship between students and teachers is considered significant.
Frequently Asked Questions about 学生
学生 refers to a student, while 学习 means 'to study.' The first is a noun describing a person, and the second is a verb describing an action.
Yes, 学生 can refer to students of all ages, including adults in higher education.
It is pronounced xue2 sheng5, with the first syllable being pronounced with a rising tone and the second syllable with a falling tone.
