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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing 'to study' with 学习 (xuéxí)

    Actions & Events

    Structure

    Subject + 学习 + 如何 + Verb Phrase

    Explanation

    The verb 学习 (xuéxí) means "to learn" or "to study" in Chinese. It describes the act of gaining knowledge or skills, and is one of the most commonly used verbs in educational contexts. It pairs naturally with 如何 (how to) when describing learning a process.

    Examples

    • 我每天晚上都会学习两个小时。

      Wǒ měi tiān wǎnshang dōu huì xuéxí liǎng gè xiǎoshí.

      I study for two hours every evening.

    • 他在图书馆学习到很晚才回家。

      Tā zài túshūguǎn xuéxí dào hěn wǎn cái huí jiā.

      He studied at the library until very late before going home.

    • 你打算怎么学习这门课？

      Nǐ dǎsuàn zěnme xuéxí zhè mén kè?

      How do you plan to study this course?

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