Writing
自学 (zì xué) — how to say "self-study" in Chinese
自学
Self-study
verb
Character composition
自
self
学
to study
Radicals / Keys
子
Child
#39 · zǐ · 3 strokes
自
Self
#132 · zì · 6 strokes
Collocations
自学汉语
zìxué Hànyǔ
to self-study Chinese
Examples
他通过自学掌握了英语。
He mastered English through self-study.
我自学中文。
I study Chinese by myself.
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Frequently asked questions
Self study in Chinese
"self-study" in Chinese is 自学 (zì xué).
What does 自学 mean in English?
自学 (zì xué) means "Self-study".
How is 自学 pronounced?
It is pronounced zì xué (written as zi xue, zixue). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "self-study" in Chinese characters?
It is written 自学: 自 has 6 strokes, 学 has 8 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 自学?
自学 is on the HSK 3.0 level 4 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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