选修

xuǎn xiū

HSK 3.0 Level 6 Verb Rare

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Definitions

1. (at a school) to take as an elective
2. an elective
3. elective (subject)

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Word relationships

Antonyms

1 item

• 必修 bì xiū 必修 bì xiū (of an academic course) required course selection: (of an academic course) required

Related words

2 items

• 选课 xuǎn kè 选课 xuǎn kè to select courses course selection process: to select courses
• 主修 zhǔ xiū 主修 zhǔ xiū (education) to major in major vs elective: (education) to major in

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly used with 课程 (course): 选修课程 (elective course).

Common mistakes

选修 is often followed by 课 (e.g., 选修一门课). Don't confuse with 选择 (to choose generally).

Example Sentences

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我 选修 了一门中文课。

I took an elective Chinese class.

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Words Containing 选修

• 选修课 选修课 xuǎn xiū kè: optional course (in school)

Child Words of 选修

• 修 修 xiū: to decorate
• 选 选 xuǎn: to choose