学
xué · learn / study💡 How to pronounce
x → like the 'sh' in 'sheep' but lighter. ué → like 'way' with a rising tone.
📖 The Story
学 is learning — the act of acquiring knowledge and wisdom. The character shows a child (子) in a building (冖) — a child learning under a roof. In Chinese philosophy, learning is not just about information — it is about self-cultivation and becoming a better person.
🎬 In Culture Today
Confucius said '学而时习之，不亦说乎' (xué ér shí xí zhī, bù yì yuè hū) — 'Is it not a joy to learn and practice regularly?' In traditional China, learning was the path to wisdom, and the scholar was the most respected figure in society.
📚 Words
学习to study
学生student
学问knowledge
📝 Example Sentences
我喜欢学习中文。
I like learning Chinese.
学生应该努力学习。
Students should study hard.