hiếu học

Thân thiện

Cậu bé ấy rất hiếu học, lúc nào cũng thấy cầm sách trên tay.

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.

Học thuật

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