A school is a fundamental institution where students receive formal education and develop academic skills.
Word in 30 Seconds
- A place for formal education and learning.
- Used to describe primary, secondary, and higher education institutions.
- Essential vocabulary for everyday communication in Chinese.
Overview
- 1概览：学校（xuéxiào）是汉语中最基础的词汇之一，由“学”（学习）和“校”（校舍、机构）两个字组成。它指代所有提供教育的场所，无论规模大小或教育阶段。2) 用法模式：通常作为主语、宾语或定语使用。例如：“我在学校学习”或“这所学校很大”。在口语中，人们常说“上学”来表示去学校学习。3) 常见语境：学校常出现在谈论教育、日常生活、童年回忆或职业规划的语境中。例如，家长会讨论孩子在学校的表现，学生会讨论学校的课程。4) 近义词辨析：与“学院”（college/institute）相比，“学校”是一个通称，涵盖范围极广；“学院”通常指高等教育机构中的特定部门或专门的职业学校。与“学堂”相比，“学校”是现代汉语中的标准用语，而“学堂”多用于历史语境或旧式教育。
Examples
我的学校很大。
everydayMy school is very big.
这所学校成立于1950年。
formalThis school was founded in 1950.
你今天去学校吗？
informalAre you going to school today?
学校教育在人才培养中起着关键作用。
academicSchool education plays a key role in talent development.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
学校生活
School life
放学
School's out
校友
Alumni
Often Confused With
Refers specifically to colleges or institutes, often within a university, whereas school is a general term.
This is a verb meaning 'to study'. It describes the activity, not the location.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
The word is neutral and used in all levels of formality. It is the standard term for any educational institution. Avoid using '学堂' in modern daily conversation as it sounds archaic.
Common Mistakes
Beginners sometimes use '学校' as a verb, which is incorrect. Always use '上学' or '去学校' to describe the action. Also, remember to use the measure word '所'.
Tips
Use the correct measure word
Always use '所' (suǒ) when counting schools. It sounds much more natural and professional than using '个'.
Don't confuse with study
Remember that '学校' is a noun for the place, while '学习' is the verb for the action of studying. Do not use them interchangeably.
The importance of schools
In Chinese culture, schools are highly respected as the foundation of personal success and social mobility. Academic performance is often a major focus for families.
Word Origin
The word evolved from characters representing a building where scholars gathered. It has been the standard term for educational institutions in modern Chinese since the early 20th century.
Cultural Context
Schools are central to Chinese social life. They are often seen as the primary vehicle for social advancement and family pride.
Memory Tip
Think of '学' (learning) + '校' (the building/campus). It is the house where learning happens.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions“上学”是一个动词短语，意为“attend school”或“go to school”，侧重于求学这个状态。而“去学校”更侧重于移动这个动作，表示前往学校这个物理地点。
通常使用“所”作为量词，例如“一所学校”。在非正式场合，有时也可用“个”。
包括小学、中学、高中、大学等。在中文里，这些都可以统称为学校。
可以使用形容词，如“公立学校”（public school）或“私立学校”（private school）。
Test Yourself
我每天早上八点去___。
去学校是表达前往学习地点的标准用法。
这是一___很好的学校。
“所”是学校的专用量词。
学校 / 我 / 的 / 很大
中文的定语通常放在中心语之前。
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Summary
A school is a fundamental institution where students receive formal education and develop academic skills.
- A place for formal education and learning.
- Used to describe primary, secondary, and higher education institutions.
- Essential vocabulary for everyday communication in Chinese.
Use the correct measure word
Always use '所' (suǒ) when counting schools. It sounds much more natural and professional than using '个'.
Don't confuse with study
Remember that '学校' is a noun for the place, while '学习' is the verb for the action of studying. Do not use them interchangeably.
The importance of schools
In Chinese culture, schools are highly respected as the foundation of personal success and social mobility. Academic performance is often a major focus for families.
Examples
4 of 4我的学校很大。
My school is very big.
这所学校成立于1950年。
This school was founded in 1950.
你今天去学校吗？
Are you going to school today?
学校教育在人才培养中起着关键作用。
School education plays a key role in talent development.
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