学历 (xuélì) — educational background; academic qualifications

学历 (xuélì)

Educational background refers to the level of formal education a person has completed, typically indicated by the highest degree or diploma obtained.

Meanings

1. [noun] educational background; academic qualifications; level of formal schooling

Example Sentences

这份工作要求应聘者具有本科及以上学历。 Zhè fèn gōngzuò yāoqiú yìngpìnzhě jùyǒu běnkē jí yǐshàng xuélì. This job requires applicants to have a bachelor's degree or above.

在中国，高学历往往意味着更好的就业机会。 Zài Zhōngguó, gāo xuélì wǎngwǎng yìwèizhe gèng hǎo de jiùyè jīhuì. In China, higher academic qualifications often mean better employment opportunities.

他虽然学历不高，但工作能力很强。 Tā suīrán xuélì bù gāo, dàn gōngzuò nénglì hěn qiáng. Although his academic qualifications are not high, his work ability is very strong.

提升学历是许多在职人员的目标。 Tíshēng xuélì shì xǔduō zàizhí rényuán de mùbiāo. Improving academic qualifications is a goal for many working professionals.

简历上需要如实填写自己的学历信息。 Jiǎnlì shàng xūyào rúshí tiánxiě zìjǐ de xuélì xìnxī. You should honestly fill in your educational background information on your resume.

随着社会发展，人们对学历的重视程度越来越高。 Suízhe shèhuì fāzhǎn, rénmen duì xuélì de zhòngshì chéngdù yuèláiyuè gāo. As society develops, people attach greater and greater importance to academic qualifications.

Collocations

Usage Notes

学历 specifically refers to one's formal educational record -- the level of schooling completed and any degrees or diplomas earned. It is distinct from 学问 (knowledge/scholarship) or 能力 (ability/competence). In Chinese employment culture, 学历 is often prominently featured on resumes and is a common screening criterion.

Note that 学历 is a noun and does not function as an adjective. To say someone is highly educated, say 学历高 or 受过高等教育. The phrase 唯学历论 (credential-ism) describes the problematic overemphasis on degrees.

Memory Hook

学 (study) + 历 (experience/record) -- your "study record" is the official history of your education.