HSK 3.0 · LEVEL 1
学习
To study; to learn; to acquire knowledge.
Free Chinese vocabulary flashcard · HSK 1
Why does 学习 look like this?
学 (xué) shows a child (子) under a roof (宀), symbolizing learning in a school. 习 (xí) originally showed a bird's wings (羽) practicing flight over a nest, representing the repetitive practice needed to master a skill. Together, they mean to learn and practice!