verb HSK 1
Traditional 上學
to go to school · to attend school
Meaning
上学 literally means 'to go up to learning' and refers to the action of attending school or going to school. It's used for students of any age going to their educational institution, from kindergarten through university.
Usage
This is a very common, neutral term used by students, parents, and teachers. It can refer to the daily act of going to school or to being enrolled in school more generally. Often used in simple statements about daily routines or discussing someone's educational status.
Examples
- 01我每天早上七点上学。.I go to school at seven o'clock every morning.
- 02她的孩子今年开始上学了。.Her child started school this year.
Characters
Common collocations
- 上学路上on the way to school
- 去上学to go to school
- 上学期间during school time
Antonyms
Origin
The character 上 originally meant 'above' or 'to ascend' and extended to mean 'to go to' or 'to attend.' Combined with 学 (learning/study), it creates the meaning of 'going to the place of learning.'