攻读 (gōng dú) — to major in (a field of study); to study intensively for an advanced degree (e.g. master's, PhD)
Definition
攻读 focuses on the effort of studying intensively for a higher degree, not just picking a major — stronger and more goal-oriented than 深造 ('to further one's studies'), which is broader and often means going abroad.
verb
to major in (a field of study)to study intensively for an advanced degree (e.g. master's, PhD)
Examples
- 攻读。Tā jué dìng gōng dú xīn lǐ xué.She decided to major in psychology.
- 攻读。Tā zhèng zài guó wài gōng dú bó shì xué wèi.He is studying abroad for a doctoral degree.
- 攻读。Tā dà xué shí gōng dú le jīng jì xué hé shù xué.In college, he majored in economics and mathematics.
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