How do you say "diploma" in Chinese?

文凭

wén píng

Noun Hanzi

In Chinese, "diploma" is 文凭 (wén píng).

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Pronunciation

Aim for "wén píng" when you say it, "wén" is rising sharply like a question (tone 2), then "píng" is rising sharply like a question (tone 2).

Writing and usage

文凭 is written using hanzi. It's a noun, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.

Example sentence

他自豪地把毕业证书装框起来。

tā zì háo dì bǎ bì yè zhèng shū zhuāng kuāng qǐ lái 。

He proudly framed his diploma.

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How to remember 文凭

Break "文凭" (wén píng) into "wén píng" and repeat it slowly a few times until the rhythm sticks in your ear.

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Questions about 文凭

How do you pronounce 文凭?

Aim for "wén píng" when you say it, "wén" is rising sharply like a question (tone 2), then "píng" is rising sharply like a question (tone 2).

Is 文凭 formal or casual?

文凭 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is 文凭 used in Chinese?

文凭 is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: 他自豪地把毕业证书装框起来。 (He proudly framed his diploma.).

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