Definition
简历 (jiǎnlì) is a noun meaning 'resume' or 'CV' — the document you submit when applying for a job. It lists your work experience, education, and skills. 学历 (xuélì) refers only to your academic qualifications (degrees, diplomas), not the full document.
noun
resumecurriculum vitae (CV)
Easily confused
- 建立jiàn lìsound-aliketo establish, to set up, to found
Examples
- 简历。Wǒ xūyào gēngxīn jiǎn lì lái shēnqǐng xīn gōngzuò.I need to update my resume to apply for a new job.
- 简历。Tā zài wǎng shàng shàngchuán le jiǎn lì.He uploaded his resume online.
- 简历。Gōngsī kàn le wǒ de jiǎn lì hòu gěi wǒ dǎ le diànhuà.The company called me after seeing my resume.
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