Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Fond of learning; studious; having a strong love for studying and acquiring knowledge: This describes a person's positive attitude and eagerness towards learning and education.

Usage

• This word is used to describe a person's character or a collective trait of a community. It is a positive attribute, often highlighting diligence and a thirst for knowledge.
• It can be used to describe both individuals and groups (e.g., a student, a family, a nation).

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Cậu bé ấy rất hiếu học. (That boy is very fond of learning.)
  • Tinh thần hiếu học của người dân nơi đây thật đáng khâm phục. (The studious spirit of the local people is truly admirable.)
  • Gia đình họ có truyền thống hiếu học. (Their family has a tradition of being studious.)

Advanced Usage

• "tinh thần hiếu học": the spirit of loving learning; a studious ethos.
  • Chúng ta cần phát huy tinh thần hiếu học. (We need to promote the spirit of loving learning.)
• "truyền thống hiếu học": a tradition of being fond of learning.
  • Đó là một làng quê có truyền thống hiếu học lâu đời. (That is a village with a long-standing tradition of being studious.)

Variants and Related Words

• Hiếu (in compounds): A Sino-Vietnamese morpheme meaning "filial piety" or "devotion". In "hiếu học", it conveys "devotion to" learning.
• Chăm học (adj): Diligent in studying; hard-working in studies. (A more common, everyday synonym focusing on effort).
• Ham học (adj): Eager to learn; keen on studying. (A close synonym emphasizing desire).

Synonyms

• Chăm chỉ: diligent, hard-working.
• Ham học hỏi: eager to learn.
• Có tinh thần học tập tốt: having a good learning spirit.

Notes on Meaning

• "Hiếu học" is a compound word from Sino-Vietnamese roots ("hiếu" 好 meaning "to love/be fond of" and "học" 學 meaning "learning"). It describes an inherent love or passion for the , often seen as a virtuous character trait.
• It is more formal and carries a deeper, more commendatory connotation than the simpler synonyms "chăm học" or "ham học". It is often used in formal praise, historical contexts, or to describe cultural traditions.

1. Fond of learning
   • Nhân dân Việt Nam có truyền thống hiếu học
     The Vietnamese people are possessed of traditional fondness for learning