学业 xuéyè studies
studies; schoolwork
How to remember 学业: 学 learn + 业 industry = studies.
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How it is used
- 'Studies, schoolwork' as a student's academic pursuit - 荒废学业 (huāngfèi xuéyè) to neglect one's studies.
- Covers the whole course of study: 完成学业 (wánchéng xuéyè) to finish one's education.
- Broader and more formal than 功课 (gōngkè, homework/lessons); it's one's academic career overall.