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文凭 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
文凭wénpíngdiplomaHSK 7, n, rank #12244, Hard
wénpíng(wen2ping2) T2
  1. 1diploma
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March 24, 2026
文凭(文憑)wénpíng(wen2ping2)

文凭 (wénpíng) refers to a diploma or certificate that signifies the completion of a course of study or academic achievement. It is commonly used in educational contexts, particularly when discussing qualifications for jobs or further education. The term conveys a sense of formal recognition of one's academic credentials.

Frequency#12244DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, having a 文凭 is often viewed as essential for social status and career advancement. It reflects the value placed on education and formal qualifications in the competitive job market.

Memory Tip

Think of 文 (wén) as 'writing' and 凭 (píng) as 'to rely on'. Imagine a student proudly holding up a diploma, which they rely on to secure a job, illustrating the connection between their studies and future opportunities.

Meanings of 文凭

wénpíng(wen2ping2)
1diploma
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About 文凭

文凭Simplified
文憑Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#12244Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 文凭

Quick Contrast

证书 (zhèngshū) vs 文凭 (wénpíng): Use 证书 for a broader category of certificates, while 文凭 specifically refers to academic diplomas.

Memory Mnemonic

Think of 文 (wén) as 'writing' and 凭 (píng) as 'to rely on'. Imagine a student proudly holding up a diploma, which they rely on to secure a job, illustrating the connection between their studies and future opportunities.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 文凭 with similar terms like 学位 (xuéwèi), which means 'degree'. 文凭 is typically used in informal contexts, while 学位 is more formal. It's also important to use the correct tones; mispronouncing it could lead to misunderstandings.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 6 word, 文凭 connects to other advanced vocabulary related to education and qualifications. Students should focus on using it in sentences about academic achievements or job applications to reinforce its context.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, having a 文凭 is often viewed as essential for social status and career advancement. It reflects the value placed on education and formal qualifications in the competitive job market.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 文凭 with 证书 (zhèngshū), which means 'certificate', leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying '我有一个证书' (I have a diploma) should be corrected to '我有一个文凭'.

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Component Characters

文wénlanguage
HSK 74 strokes文
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凭píngto lean against
HSK 58 strokes几
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Grammar Patterns of 文凭

文凭 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). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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我们要找有经验的人，而不是有____的人。

We're looking for people who have experience rather than paper qualifications.

Example Sentences for 文凭 (4)

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我们要找有经验的人，而不是有文凭的人。

wǒ mén yào zhǎo yǒu jīng yàn de rén， ， ér bù shì yǒu wén píng de。

We're looking for people who have experience rather than paper qualifications.
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二年制的文凭课程

èr nián zhì de wén píng kè chéng

a two-year diploma course
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欧文凭借其生动细致的描写使这篇小说广受欢迎。

ōu wén píng jiè qí shēng dòng xì zhì de miáo xiě shǐ zhè piān xiǎo shuō guǎng shòu huān yíng。

Irving popularized the story in a dramatic and embellished account.
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1982年那一届只有18.8%的学生在中学毕业4年后获得了某种文凭，而1972年那一届这一比例是45％。

1982 1982 nián nà yī jiè zhī18.8% yǒu 18.8% de xué shēng zài zhōng xué4 bì yè 4 nián hòu huò dé le mǒu， zhǒng1972 wén píng ， ér 1972 nián nà yī jiè45％。

Only 8% of the class of 1982 had some kind of diploma four years after high school, versus 45% of the class of

Cultural Notes for 文凭

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, having a 文凭 is often viewed as essential for social status and career advancement. It reflects the value placed on education and formal qualifications in the competitive job market.

🌏Cross-cultural Insight

In Western cultures, while diplomas are also important, there is often a greater emphasis on skills and experience rather than solely on formal educational credentials.

Frequently Asked Questions about 文凭

文凭 refers to a diploma or certificate, while 学位 denotes a degree, such as a bachelor's or master's degree.