Academic year
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What it really means
The university year, usually late September to June. It is split into terms or semesters, with breaks at Christmas and Easter.
Chinese explanation
学年，通常从九月底到六月，分为几个学期，圣诞节和复活节有假期。
Example conversation
A: When does the academic year actually start?
B: Freshers' week is late September, teaching starts the week after.
A：学年到底什么时候开始？
B：九月底是新生周，之后一周正式上课。
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