Chinese word

文凭

Pronunciation

Pinyinwén píng

Meaning

  • noundiploma

Example

我终于拿到文凭。wǒ zhōng yú ná dào wén píng

I finally got my diploma.

Illustration for 文凭 (diploma)

More examples

面试时，他主动出示了文凭和推荐信。miàn shì shí tā zhǔ dòng chū shì le wén píng hé tuī jiàn xìn

During the interview, he voluntarily showed his diploma and letter of recommendation.

Core concept

An official educational credential that serves as proof of completed study or an earned level of education.

Common phrases

  • 出示文凭chū shì wén píng

    present a diploma

  • 查验文凭chá yàn wén píng

    verify a diploma

  • 提交文凭tí jiāo wén píng

    submit a diploma

Similar words

毕业证书bì yè zhèng shū: An official document proving graduation from a school or other educational institution.
学历xué lì: A person's educational background or highest completed level of education.
学位xué wèi: An academic title awarded by a university or other higher-education institution.
证书zhèng shū: An official document proving a particular skill or qualification.

Definition in Chinese

学校或教育机构颁发的，用以证明个人完成学业或取得相应学历的正式证书或凭据。xué xiào huò jiào yù jī gòu bān fā de yòng yǐ zhèng míng gè rén wán chéng xué yè huò qǔ dé xiāng yìng xué lì de zhèng shì zhèng shū huò píng jù

Word origin

文凭 (wénpíng, "diploma") combines 文 (wén, "written record") with 凭 (píng, "basis or proof"), creating the idea of written evidence for an educational achievement.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Chinese, this noun can refer to educational credentials from vocational schools, universities, or other institutions, so the surrounding context often supplies the level and type.

Other meanings

  • degreenoun
  • certificatenoun

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