学年 xuénián academic year
How to remember 学年: 学 learn + 年 year = academic year.
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How it is used
- The full academic year: 新学年开始了 (xīn xuénián kāishǐ le) - the new school year has begun. Sits above 学期 (xuéqī), the semester or term within that year - a 学年 is usually split into two 学期.