斈 (xué) - Variant form of 学 (xué) meaning 'to learn',

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xué ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 子

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斈 · xué

Variant form of 学 (xué) meaning 'to learn', 'to study', 'learning', 'knowledge', 'school'.

Variant form of 学 (xué) meaning 'to learn',

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

  • 学— learn, study (standard form)
  • 习— practice, learn
  • 读— read, study

Antonyms

  • 教— teach (opposite of learn)
  • 忘— forget
  • 废— abandon, waste

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is learning Chinese (学中文).
  • This is a primary school (小学).
  • She studies mathematics (数学).
  • I want to learn calligraphy (书法).

Collocations

  • Learning(学习)
  • Student(学生)
  • School(学校)
  • Study(学问)
  • Scholar(学者)
  • Academy(学院)

Idioms

  • Learn tirelessly and teach untiringly(学而不厌，诲人不倦)
  • Learn from others' strong points to offset one's weaknesses(取长补短)
  • Learn widely and inquire earnestly(博学审问)
  • Learn by rote(死记硬背)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 斈 is a variant form of 学, primarily used in historical contexts and calligraphy.
  • The character represents the concept of learning and education, highly valued in Confucian culture.
  • In modern usage, 学 is the standard form, while 斈 appears in artistic or traditional contexts.

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