Chinese word

攻读

Pronunciation

Pinyingōng dú

Meaning

  • verbstudy for

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.

Illustration for 攻读 (study for)

More examples

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.

Core concept

Steady, purposeful study that advances through higher education toward a recognized academic result.

Common phrases

  • 攻读 博士学位gōng dú bó shì xué wèi

    study for a doctoral degree

  • 攻读 在职研究生gōng dú zài zhí yán jiū shēng

    study in a part-time graduate program

Similar words

学习xué xí: Gain knowledge or skills by studying and practicing.
深造shēn zào: Undertake further study to develop advanced academic or specialized knowledge.
留学liú xué: Attend a school in another country for study.

Definition in Chinese

在院校或研究单位中，以获得学位或开展系统研究为目标，持续修读课程或从事学术研究的动词。zài yuàn xiào huò yán jiū dān wèi zhōng yǐ huò dé xué wèi huò kāi zhǎn xì tǒng yán jiū wèi mù biāo chí xù xiū dú kè chéng huò cóng shì xué shù yán jiū de dòng cí

Word origin

The combination of 攻 (gōng, "to tackle") and 读 (dú, "to study") frames advanced learning as something approached with concentrated effort.

Usage tips

  • This word fits planned study in a university or research setting, so casual talk about ordinary schoolwork generally calls for a more everyday expression.

Other meanings

  • go on to higher educationverb

Opposites

  • 辍学chuò xuédrop outverb

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