文凭 wénpíng diploma
How to remember 文凭: 文 culture + 凭 to lean on = diploma.
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How it is used
- A diploma / educational certificate - 大学文凭 (dàxué wénpíng) a university diploma, 一纸文凭 (yì zhǐ wénpíng) 'a mere piece of paper' (dismissive).
- The physical credential and its social value. Distinct from 学历 (xuélì), which is one's level of education as a record, and 学位 (xuéwèi, academic degree).