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攻读
gōng dú
Meaning
- to major (in a field)
- to study a specialty to obtain a higher degree
Definition
努力读书，钻研学问。
To study diligently; to pursue advanced studies or specialize in a subject.
Usage
通常用于描述为了获得学位或专业知识而进行系统、刻苦的学习。
Typically used to describe systematic and diligent study for a degree or specialized knowledge.
Examples
- 1 他在北京大学攻读博士学位。 (He is pursuing a doctoral degree at Peking University.)
- 2 为了攻读法律，她每天学习到深夜。 (To study law, she studies late into the night every day.)
- 3 许多学生选择出国攻读研究生课程。 (Many students choose to go abroad to pursue postgraduate programs.)
- 4 他放弃了高薪工作，专心攻读艺术史。 (He gave up a high-paying job to focus on studying art history.)
- 5 她在攻读硕士学位的同时还兼职工作。 (She works part-time while pursuing her master's degree.)
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