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学术 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
学术xuéshùlearningHSK 5, n, rank #10309, Hard
学术xuéshùscienceHSK 5, n, rank #10309, Hard
学术xuéshùacademicHSK 5, n, rank #10309, Hard
学术xuéshù>个[gè]HSK 5, n, rank #10309, Hard
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  2. 2science
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March 24, 2026
学术(學術)xuéshù(xue2shu4)

学术 (xuéshù) refers to academic knowledge or scholarly pursuits, encompassing fields of study and research. It is commonly used in contexts related to education, research institutions, and discussions surrounding the academic world.

Frequency#10309DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, academic achievement is highly valued, and the concept of 学术 is deeply intertwined with respect for education and scholarly contributions. The pursuit of knowledge is often celebrated in traditional Chinese society.

Memory Tip

Think of 学 (xué) as a student sitting at a desk studying, while 术 (shù) resembles a tool or technique. Together, they evoke the image of a student mastering the tools of learning, thus connecting to the idea of academic knowledge.

Meanings of 学术

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About 学术

学术Simplified
學術Traditional
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—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#10309Frequency Rank
个Measure Word
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1

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AI Study Notes for 学术

Quick Contrast

学问 (xuéwèn) refers to knowledge or learning in a broader sense, while 学术 (xuéshù) specifically emphasizes academic knowledge and scholarly pursuits.

Memory Mnemonic

Think of 学 (xué) as a student sitting at a desk studying, while 术 (shù) resembles a tool or technique. Together, they evoke the image of a student mastering the tools of learning, thus connecting to the idea of academic knowledge.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 学术 with 学习 (xuéxí), which means 'to study' or 'to learn.' 学术 is more formal and often used in academic contexts, such as 学术研究 (academic research) or 学术界 (academic community).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 5 word, 学术 connects well with other academic-related vocabulary like 知识 (knowledge) and 研究 (research). Focus on using it in sentences that pertain to education and scholarly discussions to reinforce its meaning.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, academic achievement is highly valued, and the concept of 学术 is deeply intertwined with respect for education and scholarly contributions. The pursuit of knowledge is often celebrated in traditional Chinese society.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 学术 with 学习 (xuéxí). For example, saying '我喜欢学术' (I like to study) is incorrect; it should be '我喜欢学习' (I like to learn). Remember that 学术 refers specifically to academic pursuits.

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HSK 18 strokes子
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Grammar Patterns of 学术

学术 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 4 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.

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他在大学期间发表了第一篇论文，此后便走上了____研究的道路。

He published his first paper during university, and from then on he embarked on the path of academic research.

Example Sentences for 学术 (7)

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我那时是个目空一切、自以为是的小学术愤青。

wǒ nà shí shì gè mù kōng yī qiē、 、 zì yǐ wéi shì de xiǎo xué shù fèn。

I was a thorough little academic snob.
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人们使用科学术语，但并非很清楚其含义。

rén mén shǐ yòng kē xué shù yǔ， ， dàn bìng fēi hěn qīng chǔ qí hán。

People use scientific terms with no clear idea of their meaning.
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英国需要弥合学术界和企业界之间的技术差距。

yīng guó xū yào mí hé xué shù jiè hé qǐ yè jiè zhī jiān de jì shù chà jù。

Britain needs to bridge the technology gap between academia and industry.
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我的目标是出版一本关于彼得·莫恩的学术著作。

wǒ de mù biāo shì chū bǎn yī běn guān yú bǐ dé· · mò ēn de xué shù zhù。

My object was to publish a scholarly work on Peter Mourne.
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这本小说和他的学术著作截然不同。

zhè běn xiǎo shuō hé tā de xué shù zhù zuò jié rán bù tóng。

The novel is worlds apart from his academic writings.
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这是一本表现作者重大学术成就的书.

zhè shì yī běn biǎo xiàn zuò zhě zhòng dà xué shù chéng jiù de shū.

This is a book that displays the considerable scholarship of its author.
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我不懂科学术语.

wǒ bù dǒng kē xué shù yǔ.

I don't understand scientific terminology.

Cultural Notes for 学术

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, academic achievement is highly valued, and the concept of 学术 is deeply intertwined with respect for education and scholarly contributions. The pursuit of knowledge is often celebrated in traditional Chinese society.

Frequently Asked Questions about 学术

You can say '他的学术成果在国际上受到广泛认可' (His academic achievements are widely recognized internationally).