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选修

選修
xuǎnxiū
verb HSK 5 #29,101

Measure Word

一门选修课 mén

Meanings

  1. 1 elective (course)
  2. 2 to take as an elective; to select a course

Characters

选
xuǎn
to choose; to select
修
xiū
to study; to cultivate; to repair
Choosing what to study - an elective course.

Examples

HSK 1
你选修了几门课？
Nǐ xuǎnxiū le jǐ mén kè?
How many elective courses did you take?
HSK 6
这学期我选修了日语。
Zhè xuéqī wǒ xuǎnxiū le Rìyǔ.
I took Japanese as an elective this semester.
HSK 6
选修课比必修课有意思。
Xuǎnxiūkè bǐ bìxiūkè yǒuyìsi.
Elective courses are more interesting than required courses.

Tips

usage
The opposite is 必修 - required/compulsory course. 选修课 = elective, 必修课 = required course.
usage
修 in academic context means 'to take/study (a course).' 修学分 means 'to earn credits.'

Stroke Order

选 xuǎn
修 xiū