A2 verb Neutral #4,500 most common 1 min read

自习

zixi /tsɨ˥˩ si˧˥/
Practice it

Self-study is the act of learning independently, especially within a school setting.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • Independent study without a teacher present.
  • Commonly used in schools and universities.
  • Refers to both the act and the time slot.

1) 概览：自习是“自己学习”的缩写，是中国教育体系中非常核心的一个环节。它强调学习过程中的独立性和自主性，不依赖于老师的直接授课。

2) 使用模式：该词既可以用作动词（如：我晚上要去教室自习），也可以用作名词（如：晚自习快开始了）。在口语中，学生常说“去自习”来表达去图书馆或教室进行独立学习的意图。

3) 常见语境：最常出现在学校场景中，特别是中学和大学。常见的搭配有“晚自习”、“自习课”、“在图书馆自习”。此外，在准备考试期间，个人进行的复习也常被称为自习。

4) 近义词辨析：与“学习”相比，“自习”更侧重于“独立”和“无人指导”的状态；与“预习”相比，“自习”涵盖的范围更广，包括复习、写作业和阅读，而“预习”仅指课前准备。

Examples

1

我每天晚上都会去图书馆自习。

everyday

I go to the library to study by myself every night.

2

请在自习课期间保持安静。

formal

Please remain quiet during the self-study period.

3

今晚一起去自习吗？

informal

Shall we go study together tonight?

4

为了备考，他开始了高强度的自习计划。

academic

He started an intensive self-study plan to prepare for the exam.

Common Collocations

晚自习 evening self-study session
去自习 go for self-study
自习课 self-study class

Common Phrases

在自习室

in the study room

结束自习

finish self-study

独自自习

study alone

Often Confused With

自习 vs 复习

Refers specifically to reviewing previously learned material. '自习' is a broader activity that can include previewing or doing homework.

自习 vs 预习

Refers to studying new material before the teacher explains it. '自习' is the general term for independent study time.

Grammar Patterns

Subject + 去 + 地点 + 自习 Subject + 在 + 地点 + 自习 Subject + 参加 + 晚自习

How to Use It

Usage Notes

The word is highly situational and primarily used in academic contexts. It functions as an intransitive verb, meaning it rarely takes a direct object. It is neutral in tone but carries a sense of discipline and academic focus.

Common Mistakes

Learners often try to add a noun after '自习', such as '自习中文', which is grammatically awkward. Instead, use '自习课' or '做中文自习'. It is also important to remember that it implies silence and independence.

Tips

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Focus on the context of silence

When you use '自习', it implies a quiet environment. It is the best word to describe quiet library sessions.

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Don't confuse with classroom lectures

Remember that '自习' specifically excludes teacher-led instruction. If a teacher is lecturing, it is not '自习'.

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The importance of evening study

In China, '晚自习' is a cultural staple of student life. It represents the discipline and long hours students put into their academics.

Word Origin

The word is a compound of '自己' (self) and '学习' (study). It evolved from the traditional Chinese education system where students were expected to master classics through independent recitation and reading.

Cultural Context

In East Asian education, self-study is seen as a vital character-building activity. It fosters the habit of independent inquiry and academic endurance.

Memory Tip

Think of '自' (self) + '习' (practice/study). Imagine yourself sitting alone at a desk with a book, teaching yourself.

Frequently Asked Questions

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学习是一个宽泛的概念，指获取知识的过程。而自习特指在没有老师指导的情况下，学生主动进行的独立学习活动。

晚自习指学校在晚上安排的专门供学生进行自主学习和完成作业的时间段。这是中国中学教育中非常普遍的制度。

可以，虽然“自习”一词多用于学校环境，但在家里进行不受干扰的深度学习同样可以被称为自习。

通常“自习”是不带宾语的。如果你想表达学习特定学科，可以说“自习数学”或“在自习课上做数学题”。

Test Yourself

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晚上七点，大家都去图书馆___了。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 自习

在图书馆进行独立学习，最合适的词是自习。

multiple choice

哪个场景使用“自习”最准确？

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 学生在教室里安静地写作业

自习强调独立学习，写作业是典型的自习内容。

sentence building

我 / 自习 / 去 / 图书馆 / 打算

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 我打算去图书馆自习

标准的中文语序是主语+动词+地点+目的。

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