Chinese
gōngdú
Meaning: to major in; to study for
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

攻讀
攻
讀
攻读
攻
读

Example sentences

He is currently studying for a doctorate.
他打算大學畢業後出國深造,攻讀博士學位。
他打算大学毕业后出国深造,攻读博士学位。
He plans to go abroad for further study after graduating from university to pursue a doctoral degree.
他在那所著名的國立大學攻讀法律學位。
他在那所著名的国立大学攻读法律学位。
He is studying for a law degree at that famous national university.

Usage Notes

Used when describing diligent study in a specific field or for a degree.

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