入学

• Pinyin: rù xué
• Hanzi breakdown: 入 = to enter; 学 = 子 (child) under a roof with 爻 — to learn, school

Meaning

To enroll in school; to begin schooling. The act of entering an educational institution as a student.

Used for any level of education from primary school to university. Common collocations include 入学考试 (entrance examination), 入学通知书 (admission letter), and 入学率 (enrollment rate). Often discussed around the start of academic years, particularly in contexts of school admissions and educational policy.

Examples

1. 他收到了北京大学的入学通知书，全家都很高兴。 He received the admission letter from Peking University, and the whole family was delighted.
2. 这所学校的入学标准非常严格，竞争激烈。 This school has very strict admission standards with fierce competition.
3. 孩子入学前需要完成疫苗接种。 Children need to complete vaccinations before starting school.

Usage Guide

Context: education, admissions, official

Tone: neutral

Do Say

• 他今年九月入学。(He enrolls in school this September.)
• 入学手续办完了吗？(Have you completed the enrollment procedures?)

Don't Say

• 不要说'入学去学校' (Don't say 入学去学校 — 入学 already implies going to school; just say 入学 or 去上学)

Origin & History

Compound of 入 (to enter) + 学 (to study, school). Literally means 'to enter study' or 'to enter school.'

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal