中学 zhōngxué middle school
How to remember 中学: 中 middle + 学 learn = middle school.
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How it is used
- 'Middle/secondary school' - the years between 小学 (primary) and 大学 (university), covering both junior (初中) and senior (高中) high.
- Refers to the school; a pupil there is a 中学生.
Example sentences
- 汤姆三年前从高中学校毕业了 Tāngmǔ sānnián qián cóng gāozhōng xuéxiào bìyè leTom graduated from high school three years ago.