English–Chinese
“study for” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyingōng dú
Example
毕业后，我打算到国外攻读硕士。bì yè hòu wǒ dǎ suàn dào guó wài gōng dú shuò shì
After graduation, I plan to go abroad to study for a master's degree.
How to say “study for” in Chinese
“Study for” in Chinese is 攻读 (gōng dú).
Steady, purposeful study that advances through higher education toward a recognized academic result.
Example sentences with 攻读
他一边工作，一边攻读在职研究生。tā yì biān gōng zuò yì biān gōng dú zài zhí yán jiū shēng
He works while studying in a part-time graduate program.
Tips for using 攻读
- This word fits planned study in a university or research setting, so casual talk about ordinary schoolwork generally calls for a more everyday expression.