勤工俭学

qín gōng jiǎn xué

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Rare

Definitions

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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

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part work, part study

两者都表示边工作边学习

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).

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

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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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to learn

frugal

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

diligent

work