<p>There are still a lot of differences in between I think.  </p>

<ul>
<li>For most cases, when you want a verb meaning "to learn", either of them can be used. Only xuexi is having more syllables to make you sounds more formal and polite.  </li>
<li>When used as a noun, xuexi is more frequently to be used to express "learning".</li>
<li>Also, xue has more meanings rather than "to learn" as a verb. It also means "to imitate", "to perform as"-e.g. shuoxuedouchang（说学逗唱）</li>
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2017-03-08T14:28:19.270Z
2017-03-08T14:28:19.270Z
EthanL
<p>Actually : </p>

<blockquote>
  <p>xuéxí 学习 Study</p>
  
  <p>xué 学 Learn</p>
</blockquote>

<p>习 carry the meaning of "practice".  So 学习 = Learn and practice. </p>

<p>You can acquire the meaning from dictionary.com</p>

<blockquote>
  <p><strong>Study</strong> : the devotion of time and attention to gaining knowledge of an
  academic subject, especially by means of books.</p>
  
  <p><strong>Learn</strong> :
  gain or acquire knowledge of or skill in (something) by study, experience, or being taught.</p>
</blockquote>

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2017-03-08T17:55:45.397Z
2017-03-08T17:55:45.397Z
mootmoot
<p>I understand they both translate to meaning, "to learn, to study" but what is the purpose of this distinction? </p>

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What's the difference between xuéxí 学习 and xué 学?
# What's the difference between xuéxí 学习 and xué 学?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2017-03-06)

I understand they both translate to meaning, "to learn, to study" but what is the purpose of this distinction?

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## 2 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2017-03-08. Score: 1

There are still a lot of differences in between I think.

* For most cases, when you want a verb meaning "to learn", either of them can be used. Only xuexi is having more syllables to make you sounds more formal and polite.
* When used as a noun, xuexi is more frequently to be used to express "learning".
* Also, xue has more meanings rather than "to learn" as a verb. It also means "to imitate", "to perform as"-e.g. shuoxuedouchang（说学逗唱）


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### Answer by username_2 on 2017-03-08. Score: 0

Actually :

> xuéxí 学习 Study
>
> xué 学 Learn

习 carry the meaning of "practice". So 学习 = Learn and practice.

You can acquire the meaning from dictionary.com

> **Study** : the devotion of time and attention to gaining knowledge of an
> academic subject, especially by means of books.
>
> **Learn** :
> gain or acquire knowledge of or skill in (something) by study, experience, or being taught.


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