Chinese
xiǎoxué
Meaning: elementary school; primary school
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

小學
小
學
小学
小
学

Example sentences

He teaches at an elementary school.
他目前在讀小學三年級。
他目前在读小学三年级。
He is currently in the third grade of primary school.
過了這個暑假,她就是小學三年級的學生了。
过了这个暑假,她就是小学三年级的学生了。
After this summer vacation, she will be a third-grade student in elementary school.
他是我小學時期的啓蒙老師。
他是我小学时期的启蒙老师。
He was my first teacher who introduced me to basic knowledge in elementary school.

Usage Notes

Refers to the first stage of formal education, typically for children aged 6 to 12.

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