HSK · Level 38
120 words
Chinese word
学分
Pronunciation
Pinyinxué fēn
Meaning
- nouncredit
Example
这门课有三个学分。zhè mén kè yǒu sān gè xué fēn
This course is worth three credits.
More examples
要毕业，你需要获得足够的学分。yào bì yè nǐ xū yào huò dé zú gòu de xué fēn
To graduate, you need to earn enough credits.
Core concept
A counted unit of academic work attached to a course and added toward a program total.
Common phrases
获得学分huò dé xué fēn
earn credits
学分制xué fēn zhì
credit system
学分课程xué fēn kè chéng
credit course
Similar words
学分制xué fēn zhì: A system for managing study and graduation requirements through course credits.
学时xué shí: A measure of the hours required for teaching, learning, or practical training.
课程kè chéng: A school subject consisting of a planned set of lessons and learning activities.
学位xué wèi: A qualification granted by a university for completing a defined level of study.
Definition in Chinese
在学校教育中表示每门课程按规定记载的学业分值，用于计算修读总量并判断是否达到毕业或学位要求。zài xué xiào jiào yù zhōng biǎo shì měi mén kè chéng àn guī dìng jì zǎi de xué yè fēn zhí yòng yú jì suàn xiū dú zǒng liàng bìng pàn duàn shì fǒu dá dào bì yè huò xué wèi yāo qiú
Word origin
学分 (xuéfēn, "academic credit") combines 学 (xué, "learning") with 分 (fēn, "share or unit"), treating study as a measurable portion.
Usage tips
- Chinese commonly puts a number before this noun when discussing graduation progress, while English usually uses the plural "credits" for the total needed.
Other meanings
- earned creditnoun
Related words
- 学分制xué fēn zhìcredit systemnoun
- 学分课程xué fēn kè chéngcredit coursenoun