Definitions
- 1. to enter a school or college
- 2. to go to school for the first time as a child
Word relationships
Related words
3 items报到
bào dào
to report for duty
报到 focuses on registration, while 入学 means formally entering school.
升学
shēng xué
to enter the next grade school
升学 means advancing to a higher level of education.
开学
kāi xué
foundation of a University or College
开学 refers to the start of a school term, whereas 入学 is the act of enrolling.
Usage notes
Common mistakes
入学 means to start attending a school for the first time; do not use it for the start of a new semester. Use 开学 for the start of a term.