Writing
留学 (liúxué) — how to say "to study abroad" in Chinese
留学
To study abroad
verb
Character composition
留
to stay
学
to study
Radicals / Keys
子
Child
#39 · zǐ · 3 strokes
田
Field
#102 · tián · 5 strokes
Collocations
去中国留学
qù Zhōngguó liúxué
go to China to study abroad
Examples
他想去中国留学，所以现在努力学习汉语。
He wants to study in China, so now he is studying Chinese hard.
他想去留学。
He wants to go study abroad.
Mnemonic
[liúxué-] Lucy is flying abroad to study and unexpectedly encounters 留 "stay" 🧳 issues with her luggage at the airport. As she waits, she takes the chance to 学 "study" a new language with a book she finds in the waiting area. Lucy knows that 留学 will be her exciting adventure as an international student!
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "to study abroad" in Chinese?
"to study abroad" in Chinese is 留学 (liúxué).
What does 留学 mean in English?
留学 (liúxué) means "To study abroad".
How is 留学 pronounced?
It is pronounced liúxué (written as liuxue). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to study abroad" in Chinese characters?
It is written 留学: 留 has 10 strokes, 学 has 8 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 留学?
留学 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.
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