硕士
A Master's degree or a person holding a Master's degree, which is an advanced academic rank between a Bachelor's and a Doctorate.
Examples
3 of 5他明年打算去英国读硕士。
He plans to go to the UK for a Master's next year.
本职位要求申请者具备硕士及以上学历。
This position requires applicants to have a Master's degree or higher.
读完硕士再说吧。
Let's talk after finishing the Master's.
Word Family
Memory Tip
硕 (large/great) + 士 (scholar). A 'great scholar' level.
Quick Quiz
他在大学毕业后，又继续深造拿到了教育学___。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 硕士
Examples
他明年打算去英国读硕士。
everydayHe plans to go to the UK for a Master's next year.
本职位要求申请者具备硕士及以上学历。
formalThis position requires applicants to have a Master's degree or higher.
读完硕士再说吧。
informalLet's talk after finishing the Master's.
硕士研究生的培养重点在于科研能力。
academicThe focus of Master's students' training lies in scientific research capability.
我们公司有很多硕士毕业的员工。
businessOur company has many employees who graduated with a Master's.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
硕士毕业
graduate with a Master's
在职硕士
part-time Master's
硕士生导师
Master's supervisor
Often Confused With
研究生 is a general term for postgraduates (including Master's and PhD), while 硕士 is specifically the Master's level.
Usage Notes
Often followed by '学位' (degree) or '生' (student).
Common Mistakes
Mixing up the order of 学士 (Bachelor), 硕士 (Master), and 博士 (Doctor).
Memory Tip
硕 (large/great) + 士 (scholar). A 'great scholar' level.
Word Origin
Ancient term for a learned person, now standardized for the Master's degree.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In the Chinese job market, a '硕士' degree is increasingly becoming the standard entry requirement for many professional roles.
Quick Quiz
他在大学毕业后，又继续深造拿到了教育学___。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 硕士
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包括
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例如
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校对
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钻研
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文章
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理论
B1A system of ideas intended to explain something, especially one based on general principles independent of the thing to be explained. It is a cornerstone of academic research.
激励
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