好学 hàoxué eager to study
eager to study; studious; erudite
How to remember 好学: 好 good + 学 learn = eager to study.
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How it is used
- Eager to learn / studious (read hàoxué, fourth tone): 他很好学 (tā hěn hàoxué) he loves learning.
- Reading trap: hào = 'be fond of' (as in 爱好), not hǎo 'good'; 好学 praises a hunger for knowledge.
- Contrast the phrase 好学 read hǎoxué meaning 'easy to learn' - tone changes the meaning entirely.
Example sentences
- 法语好学吗？ Fǎyǔ hàoxué ma?Is French easy to learn?