学位 (xué wèi) — academic degree
Definition
学位 (xuéwèi) is the official academic degree (bachelor's, master's, PhD) awarded by a university. Contrast with 学历, which is your educational background/qualifications, and 程度, which is a general level or extent.
noun
academic degree
Measure word · 个
Easily confused
Examples
- 学位。Tā huò dé le shuò shì xué wèi.He obtained a master's degree.
- 学位。Tā zhèng zài shēn qǐng xué shì xué wèi.She is applying for a bachelor's degree.
- 学位。Zhè ge gōng zuò xū yào dà xué xué wèi.This job requires a university degree.
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