Chinese word

奖学金

Pronunciation

Pinyinjiǎng xué jīn

Meaning

  • nounscholarship

Example

学校给了我奖学金。xué xiào gěi le wǒ jiǎng xué jīn

The school gave me a scholarship.

Illustration for 奖学金 (scholarship)

More examples

我要准备材料申请奖学金。wǒ yào zhǔn bèi cái liào shēn qǐng jiǎng xué jīn

I need to prepare the documents to apply for a scholarship.

Core concept

Financial support attached to a student's education, helping cover study or related living costs.

Common phrases

  • 申请奖学金shēn qǐng jiǎng xué jīn

    apply for a scholarship

  • 获得奖学金huò dé jiǎng xué jīn

    obtain a scholarship

  • 领取奖学金líng qǔ jiǎng xué jīn

    receive a scholarship

Similar words

助学金zhù xué jīn: Financial aid for students who need help with tuition or living costs.
奖金jiǎng jīn: Money awarded for success at work, in an exam, or in a competition.
贷款dài kuǎn: Money borrowed from a lender and expected to be repaid.
资助zī zhù: Financial support provided by a government, group, or person for education or another activity.

Definition in Chinese

学校、基金会或政府根据学生的成绩、表现或经济需要发给学生的资金，用于支持其学习或相关生活开支。xué xiào jī jīn huì huò zhèng fǔ gēn jù xué shēng de chéng jì biǎo xiàn huò jīng jì xū yào fā gěi xué shēng de zī jīn yòng yú zhī chí qí xué xí huò xiāng guān shēng huó kāi zhī

Word origin

奖学金 (jiǎngxuéjīn, "scholarship") is formed from 奖 (jiǎng, "reward"), 学 (xué, "study"), and 金 (jīn, "money"), meaning money that rewards or supports study.

Usage tips

  • This word covers support based on achievement, performance, or financial need, so it does not necessarily mean money reserved only for top students.

Related words

  • 国家奖学金guó jiā jiǎng xué jīnnational scholarshipnoun
  • 奖学金制度jiǎng xué jīn zhì dùscholarship systemnoun

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