學
The Hokkien word for learn is 學.
學 is a verb used to express the acquisition of knowledge or an ability.
Meaning: to acquire knowledge or ability (verb)
Did you know?
- The character 學 is one of the most complex in the writing system, originally depicting a child under a roof with teaching tools. This visual history emphasizes the traditional setting of learning.
- The word 學 is a root for the term 'student', but in traditional Hokkien society, the relationship between the learner and teacher was historically seen as a familial bond, similar to a father and son.
- In certain colloquial contexts, using 學 to describe someone's behavior can imply they are 'mimicking' or 'copying' someone in a negative way.
Examples in context
- 學習！Learn!This example shows how to use 學 to say 'Learn!'Tatoeba #13238680 by tsunhua, translation #2597818 by Dejo
- 我欲學講台語。guá beh hoh̍k kóng Tâi-gí.I want to learn to speak Taiwanese.
- 伊咧學煮飯。i leh hoh̍k chú pn̄g.He is learning how to cook.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their hobbies.
- 建宏 Kian-hong妳想學什麽？lí siáng ho̍k siá-mih?What do you want to learn?
- 佳怡 Chia-yi我想學煮飯。guá siáng ho̍k chú-pàn.I want to learn how to cook.
- 建宏 Kian-hong我可以教妳。guá ē-tàng kàu lí.I can teach you.
- 佳怡 Chia-yi真的嗎？太好了！chin-sī–tò?Really? That's great!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
