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    Expressing 'qualification' with 资格 (zīgé)

    Description & Modification
    Existence & Possession

    Structure

    Noun + 资格

    Explanation

    资格 (zīgé) means 'qualification,' 'eligibility,' or 'credentials' and refers to the status or right to do something. It often appears with 成员 to form 成员资格 (membership qualification).

    Examples

    • 你需要取得相关资格才能申请这个职位。

      Nǐ xūyào qǔdé xiāngguān zīgé cái néng shēnqǐng zhège zhíwèi.

      You need to obtain the relevant qualifications to apply for this position.

    • 他的成员资格因为违规行为被暂停了。

      Tā de chéngyuán zīgé yīnwèi wéiguī xíngwéi bèi zàntíng le.

      His membership was suspended due to violations.

    • 通过这次考试，她终于拿到了教师资格。

      Tōngguò zhè cì kǎoshì, tā zhōngyú ná dào le jiàoshī zīgé.

      By passing this exam, she finally obtained her teaching qualification.

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