learn about

learn about — phrasal verb

  • learn aboutbase form
  • learns about3rd person singular
  • learning about-ing form
  • learned aboutpast simple

1. to gain understanding of a subject by studying it, reading about it, or practisi

1.片語動詞及物A2
釋義

to gain understanding of a subject by studying it, reading about it, or practising it yourself

例句

Lakshmi is learning about Japanese history for her school project.

learn about + school subject

Mizuki wants to learn about growing vegetables in her small garden.

learn about + -ing form (skill/practice)

同義詞
  • study

    more formal, implies systematic effort with books or a course

  • read up on

    informal; suggests quick self-directed research on a specific topic

  • explore

    broader and more casual; implies curiosity rather than structured learning

反義詞
  • ignore

    to pay no attention to a subject or area of knowledge

文法句型

learn about + noun/-ing

用法筆記

Object is typically a subject, topic, or skill area. Subject is animate — a person doing the learning. Used for both formal study and casual self-directed learning.

常見錯誤

❌I learned about swim in cold water.
✅I learned about swimming in cold water.
💡use the -ing form or a noun after 'learn about', never a bare verb.

2. to discover or hear a piece of information, especially when someone tells you ab

2.片語動詞及物A2
釋義

to discover or hear a piece of information, especially when someone tells you about it directly

例句

Rodrigo learned about the bus strike from a neighbour this morning.

learn about + event/news (from someone)

Eleni only learned about her grandfather's illness after the hospital called.

late discovery: 'only learned about'

同義詞
  • find out

    more casual, everyday; often implies active effort to discover

  • hear

    specifically implies receiving information through speech or rumours

  • discover

    more dramatic; often suggests finding out something unexpected or hidden

反義詞
  • miss

    to fail to become aware of information that was available

文法句型

learn about + noun

be learned about

用法筆記

Object is a fact, event, or piece of news — not a subject of study. Often carries a sense of surprise or delayed awareness. Frequently used in past tense. Distinguish from sense 1 (GAIN KNOWLEDGE): here you receive information passively rather than studying actively.

常見錯誤

❌I learned about the news from the radio.
✅I heard the news on the radio.
💡'learn about' already means discovering new information, so pairing it with 'news' is repetitive.