The Chinese word 留学 means “to study abroad”. It is a compound word made up of the characters 留, which means “to stay” or “to remain”, and 学, which means “to study” or “to learn”. The term is commonly used to refer to the act of going to a foreign country to pursue academic studies, typically at a university or college. Many Chinese students choose to 留学 in countries like the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom in order to gain international experience and improve their language skills.
Translation
Verb: to study abroad
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 我打算留学一年学习英语 | wǒ dǎsuàn liúxué yī nián xuéxí yīngyǔ | I plan to study English abroad for one year |
| 留学生需要办理签证才能入境 | liúxuéshēng xūyào bànlǐ qiānzhèng cáinéng rùjìng | International students need to apply for a visa to enter the country |
| 留学期间，我学到了很多新知识 | liúxué qījiān, wǒ xué dào le hěn duō xīn zhīshì | During my study abroad period, I learned a lot of new knowledge |
| 留学费用很高，需要提前准备好 | liúxué fèiyòng hěn gāo, xūyào tíqián zhǔnbèi hǎo | The cost of studying abroad is very high and needs to be prepared in advance |
| 我的留学经历让我更加独立自主 | wǒ de liúxué jīnglì ràng wǒ gèngjiā dúlì zìzhǔ | My study abroad experience made me more independent |
| 留学生活不仅是学习，也是一种文化交流 | liúxué shēnghuó bù jǐn shì xuéxí, yě shì yī zhǒng wénhuà jiāoliú | Studying abroad is not only about learning, but also a cultural exchange |
HSK
留学 is part of HSK Level 4 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 3.
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