Definition
资格 refers to formal qualifications or seniority (years of service) that meet a standard. It's a noun, unlike the verb 具备 (to possess qualifications). 资历 is a close noun synonym but emphasizes accumulated experience and seniority over time, while 资格 can also mean a formal credential or eligibility.
noun
qualificationsseniority (based on years of service)
Examples
- 资格。Zhǐyǒu fúhé zī gé tiáojiàn de rén cáinéng cānjiā kǎoshì.Only those who meet the qualification requirements can take the exam.
- 资格，。Tā de zī gé hé jīngyàn dōu bú gòu, suǒyǐ méiyǒu bèi lùqǔ.His qualifications and experience are both insufficient, so he wasn't admitted.
- ，资格，。Suīrán tā hěn niánqīng, dàn zī gé hěn gāo, dàjiā dōu hěn zūnzhòng tā.Although he is young, he has high seniority, so everyone respects him.
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