习 (xí) - to practice & to study
习 · xí
to practice;
to study;
to review;
habit;
custom;
frequently;
surname Xi.
to practiceto studyto review
Usage highlights
to practicehabitto reviewcustomto learndrill
Usage & contexts
Examples
- I practice Chinese every day (练习中文).
- He has a good habit (好习惯).
- We review our lessons (复习功课).
- This is a common custom (习俗).
Collocations
- to practice(练习)
- habit(习惯)
- to review(复习)
- custom(习俗)
- to learn(学习)
- drill(操习)
Idioms
- Accustomed to something as normal(习以为常)
- Practice makes perfect(熟能生巧)
- Follow old customs(习故守常)
- Customs and habits(风习习俗)
Cultural background
FAQ- Originally depicted a bird practicing flight, evolving to mean practice and habit.
- As a surname, it is relatively rare but historically significant.
- Strongly associated with Confucian emphasis on learning and self-cultivation.