勤工俭学

qín gōng jiǎn xué

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Rare

Definitions

1. to work part time while studying
2. work-study program

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Word relationships

Related words

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打工

dǎ gōng

to work a temporary or casual job

勤工俭学强调学习期间兼职，打工更泛指工作

Synonyms

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半工半读

bàn gōng bàn dú

part work, part study

两者都表示边工作边学习

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used with 参加 (e.g., 参加勤工俭学项目). Do not use with 做 (× 做勤工俭学).

Formality

勤工俭学 is formal and often used in educational or institutional contexts, unlike casual terms like 打工.

Example Sentences

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他通过勤工俭学完成了大学学业。

He completed his university studies through a work-study program.

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Child Words of 勤工俭学

to learn

frugal

to deny oneself comforts in order to save money for one's education

diligent

work