Chinese
xiàkè
Meaning: to finish class; class dismissal
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

下課
下
課
下课
下
课

Example sentences

Let's go eat together after class.
下課時,走廊上到處都是奔跑的學生。
下课时,走廊上到处都是奔跑的学生。
During break time, there are students running everywhere in the corridor.
下課後,學生們在操場上踢足球。
下课后,学生们在操场上踢足球。
After class, the students are playing soccer on the playground.
下課鈴聲響起了,同學們走出教室。
下课铃声响起了,同学们走出教室。
The bell rang at the end of class, and the students walked out of the classroom.

Usage Notes

Indicates the end of a class session.

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