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修

xiū

Description

“修”常常表示把坏的东西弄好,也可以表示学习或建造。

"修" often means to fix something broken, and can also mean to study or build.

我们说“修车”“修房子”“修课”,用得很多。

We often say "修车" (repair car), "修房子" (repair house), "修课" (take a course).

Meanings

修xiū

to repair; to fix

我的手机坏了,要去修。

My phone is broken and needs repair.

修xiū

to build; to construct

工人在修一条新路。

The workers are building a new road.

修xiū

to study; to take a course

我这个学期修了三门课。

I am taking three courses this semester.

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Notes

  • Nuance

    修 alone is casual; 修理 is more formal and common for fixing machines or objects.

  • Usage

    in academic contexts 修 means to enroll in or study a course (修课, 选修).

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