进修 jìnxiū to undertake advanced studies
to undertake advanced studies; to take a refresher course
How to remember 进修: 进 enter + 修 repair = to undertake advanced studies.
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How it is used
- To pursue further training / take a refresher course - while already working - 出国进修 (chūguó jìnxiū) to go abroad for advanced study.
- Specifically upgrading skills mid-career (在职进修 in-service training; 进修班 advanced-training class), not initial degree study.
- 进修 = professional upgrading for those already qualified; 学习 is general studying; 深造 (shēnzào) is pursuing higher/advanced education.