an official document certifying that an academic degree has been conferred upon a person

A document issued in the PRC since 1985 certifying that a student has graduated, distinct from a degree certificate ([[学位证书|學位證書|xue2 wei4 zheng4 shu1]]) which requires meeting additional academic criteria.

Official document issued to a student who has completed part of their studies but did not fulfill the requirements for graduation.