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高中
gāozhōng
Description
高中是很多学生上大学以前读的学校。
High school is the school many students attend before going to university.
中国的高中一般读三年，年级叫高一、高二、高三。
In China, high school usually lasts three years, with grades called Senior 1, Senior 2, and Senior 3.
Meanings
高中gāozhōng
senior high school
我姐姐在读高中。
My older sister is in high school.
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Notes
- Etymology
高 (high/senior) + 中 (short for 中学, middle school).
- Nuance
高中 is senior high; 初中 is junior high, both together are 中学.
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