How to Say ‘Classmates’ in Simplified Chinese
同学
💬 Usage Tip: The word [同] (tone) means 'same,' and [学] (shweh) means 'study' or 'learn'. [同学] literally means 'same student', which translates to 'classmates'.
🇨🇳 In China: In Chinese culture, building strong relationships with your [同学] is often considered crucial for social development.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
同学
[tóng xué]
classmate
A person who is in the same class as you at school.
我的同学们都很友好。
My classmates are all very friendly.
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