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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing 'to learn' with 学习 (xuéxí)

    Actions & Events

    Structure

    Subject + 学习 + Object/如何 + Verb

    Explanation

    The verb 学习 (xuéxí) means "to learn" or "to study" in Chinese. It refers to the process of acquiring knowledge or skills through study, practice, or instruction. It can be followed directly by a subject of study or by 如何 to indicate learning how to do something.

    Examples

    • 他每天花两个小时学习日语。

      Tā měi tiān huā liǎng gè xiǎoshí xuéxí Rìyǔ.

      He spends two hours every day studying Japanese.

    • 我正在学习做饭，已经会炒几个菜了。

      Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí zuòfàn, yǐjīng huì chǎo jǐ gè cài le.

      I'm learning to cook and can already stir-fry a few dishes.

    • 学习新技能需要耐心和时间。

      Xuéxí xīn jìnéng xūyào nàixīn hé shíjiān.

      Learning new skills requires patience and time.

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