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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
学位xuéwèiacademic degree, e.g.: BSc 學士學位HSK 6, n, 15 strokes, rank #5124, Hard
学位xuéwèiplace in schoolHSK 6, unknown, 15 strokes, rank #5124, Hard
学位xuéwèiMSc 碩士學位HSK 6, n, 15 strokes, rank #5124, Hard
学位xuéwèiDiploma 學位證書HSK 6, n, 15 strokes, rank #5124, Hard
学位xuéwèiPhD 博士學位HSK 6, n, 15 strokes, rank #5124, Hard
xuéwèi(xue2wei4)xue wei T2
  1. 1academic degree, e.g.: BSc 學士學位
  2. 2place in school
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March 24, 2026

学位(學位)xuéwèi(xue2wei4)

学位 (xué wèi) refers to an academic degree conferred by universities or colleges upon successful completion of a program of study. It encompasses various levels, such as bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees, and is a critical credential for many professional fields in China.

Strokes15Frequency#5124DifficultyHard
Cultural note

In China, holding a higher 学位 is often seen as a significant achievement and can greatly influence career opportunities. The emphasis on academic qualifications reflects the competitive nature of the job market and societal respect for education.

Memory tip

Think of 学 (xué) as a student studying, and 位 (wèi) as a position or place. Imagine a student (学) proudly holding their academic degree (位), symbolizing their place in the academic world. The sound 'xue' resembles 'study,' linking it to education.

Meanings of 学位

xuéwèi(xue2wei4)
1academic degree, e.g.: BSc 學士學位
2place in school
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学位Simplified
學位Traditional
15Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#5124Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2

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学位 (degree) vs 文凭 (diploma) — use 学位 for formal academic degrees, while 文凭 refers to the certificate awarded upon completion of a course.

Usage Notes

When using 学位, it is important to specify the type of degree, as in 学士学位 (bachelor's degree) or 硕士学位 (master's degree). Common mistakes include confusing 学位 with 学历 (academic background), which refers to one's educational history rather than specific degrees.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 6 word, 学位 is relevant for discussing academic and professional topics. Students should focus on related vocabulary such as 学士 (bachelor), 硕士 (master), and 博士 (doctor) to enhance their understanding of academic hierarchies in Chinese culture.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 学位 with 学校 (school), leading to phrases like '我有学校' (I have a school) instead of '我有学位' (I have a degree). It's crucial to use the correct term for academic credentials.

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学xuéto learn
HSK 18 strokes子
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位wèiposition
HSK 27 strokes亻
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How to say academic degree, e.g.: BSc 學士學位 in Chinese

“academic degree, e.g.: BSc 學士學位” in Chinese is学位xuéwèi

学位 (xué wèi) refers to an academic degree conferred by universities or colleges upon successful completion of a program of study. It encompasses various levels, such as bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees, and is a critical credential for many professional fields in China.

When to use 学位

When using 学位, it is important to specify the type of degree, as in 学士学位 (bachelor's degree) or 硕士学位 (master's degree). Common mistakes include confusing 学位 with 学历 (academic background), which refers to one's educational history rather than specific degrees.

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学位 (degree) vs 文凭 (diploma) — use 学位 for formal academic degrees, while 文凭 refers to the certificate awarded upon completion of a course.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 学位 with 学校 (school), leading to phrases like '我有学校' (I have a school) instead of '我有学位' (I have a degree). It's crucial to use the correct term for academic credentials.

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Grammar patterns of 学位

学位 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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你现在已经拿到____了，打算做什么？

Now you've got your degree, what will you do?

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你现在已经拿到学位了，打算做什么？

nǐ xiànzài yǐjīng nádào xuéwèi le， dǎsuàn zuò shénme？

Now you've got your degree, what will you do?
2
拥有学位并不能保证你就能获得财富。

yōngyǒu xuéwèi bìng bù néng bǎozhèng nǐ jiù néng huòdé cáifù。

A degree does not give you a divine right to wealth.
3
这门学位课程经电气工程师学院鉴定完全合格。

zhè mén xuéwèi kèchéng Jīng diàn qì gōngchéngshī xuéyuàn jiàndìng wánquán hégé。

This degree programme is fully accredited by the Institution of Electrical Engineers.
4
普利茅斯海洋研究所的科学家一半有学士学位，另一半则有博士学位。

pǔ lì máo Sī hǎiyáng yánjiūsuǒ de kēxué jiā yíbàn yǒu xuéshì xuéwèi， lìng yíbàn zé yǒu bóshì xuéwèi。

Half of PML's scientists have first degrees, the other half have PhDs.
5
计算才能对于攻读这个学位的学生有益处。

jìsuàn cáinéng duìyú gōngdú zhège xuéwèi de xuéshēng yǒuyì chǔ。

An aptitude for computing is beneficial for students taking this degree.
6
为获得学位，她回答了10页纸上的81个问题。

wèi huòdé xuéwèi， tā huídá le10 yè zhǐ shàng de81 gè wèntí。

To obtain her degree, she answered 81 questions over 10 papers.
7
他们苦学了11个月的强化课程，拿到了学位。

tāmen kǔ xué le11 gè yuè de qiánghuà kèchéng， nádào le xuéwèi。

They secure their degrees by slogging through an intensive 11-month course.
8
我拿文科硕士学位其实就是觉得好玩儿。

wǒ ná wénkē shuòshì xuéwèi qíshí jiùshì juéde hǎowánr。

I took my M. A. just for fun really.
9
该学位课程将为数学和统计学打下扎实的基础。

gāi xuéwèi kèchéng jiāng wèi shùxué hé tǒngjì xué dǎ xià zhāshi de jīchǔ。

The degree provides a thorough grounding in both mathematics and statistics.
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后来，我考上了兰开斯特大学，获得了二级甲等学位。

hòulái， wǒ kǎo shàng le lán kāi Sī tèdà xué， huòdé le èr jí jiǎ děng xuéwèi。

I then went up to Lancaster University and got an upper second.

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Cultural Notes for 学位

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In Western cultures, academic degrees are also important, but the paths to obtaining them (such as the emphasis on standardized tests) and societal expectations surrounding higher education may differ significantly from China.

Frequently asked questions about 学位

学位 refers specifically to the academic degree obtained, while 学历 describes the overall educational background of an individual.

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