Definition
勤工俭学 is a fixed phrase meaning 'work-study program' — a system where students work part-time (often on campus) to help pay for their education. It emphasizes both working diligently (勤工) and being frugal (俭学) to support one's studies. Commonly used in Chinese university contexts.
phrase
work-study programpart-time work while studying (especially to fund education)
Examples
- 勤工俭学。Xuéxiào wèi pínkùn shēng tígōng le hěn duō qín gōng jiǎn xué gǎngwèi.The school provides many work-study positions for students in need.
- 勤工俭学。Tā dàxué sì nián yìzhí kào qín gōng jiǎn xué zhuàn shēnghuó fèi.He supported himself with a work-study program all four years of college.
- 勤工俭学，。qín gōng jiǎn xué bùjǐn néng jiǎnqīng jīngjì fùdān, hái néng jīlěi gōngzuò jīngyàn.Working while studying not only reduces the financial burden but also helps you gain work experience.
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