学校

学校 (xué xiào) refers to an educational institution where students receive formal instruction. It is the most common term for a school in Chinese, encompassing all levels from primary to higher education.

The character 学 (xué) means 'to learn' or 'study,' while 校 (jiào) originally meant 'to manage' or 'to regulate.' Together, they form a word that denotes an organized place for learning and teaching.

学校 is widely used in both formal and everyday contexts. In China, it often includes not only the physical building but also the entire educational system. It is commonly used in sentences about education, such as talking about one's school, attending school, or the importance of schooling in society.