Usage note
资格是指一个人具备做某事的条件或权利。
Zīgé shì zhǐ yīgè rén jùbèi zuò mǒushì de tiáojiàn huò quánlì.
Qualification refers to the conditions or rights a person has to do something.
Context note
在学校里，老师会告诉我们参加比赛需要什么资格。
Zài xuéxiào lǐ, lǎoshī huì gàosu wǒmen cānjiā bǐsài xūyào shénme zīgé.
At school, teachers tell us what qualifications are needed to join a competition.
5 examples
他有资格参加这次考试。
tā yǒu zī gé cān jiā zhè cì kǎo shì。
He has the qualification to take this exam.
她获得了比赛的资格。
tā huò dé le bǐ sài de zī gé。
She obtained the qualification for the competition.
我们需要检查他的资格。
wǒ men xū yào jiǎn chá tā de zī gé。
We need to check his qualifications.
没有资格不能进入这个区域。
méi yǒu zī gé bù néng jìn rù zhè ge qū yù。
Without qualification, you cannot enter this area.
他因为成绩好而有了资格。
tā yīn wèi chéng jì hǎo ér yǒu le zī gé。
He got the qualification because of good grades.
5 mini stories
小明努力学习，获得了参加科学展览的资格。他非常开心。
xiǎo míng nǔ lì xué xí， huò dé le cān jiā kē xué zhǎn lǎn de zī gé。 tā fēi cháng kāi xīn。
Xiao Ming studied hard and got the qualification to join the science fair. He was very happy.
小红跳舞很好，她有资格参加舞蹈比赛。她每天都在练习。
xiǎo hóng tiào wǔ hěn hǎo， tā yǒu zī gé cān jiā wǔ dǎo bǐ sài。 tā měi tiān dōu zài liàn xí。
Xiao Hong dances well, she has the qualification to join the dance competition. She practices every day.
老师说我有了资格才能当班长。我要努力。
lǎo shī shuō wǒ yǒu le zī gé cái néng dāng bān zhǎng。 wǒ yào nǔ lì。
The teacher said I need qualification to be class monitor. I will work hard.
小刚通过了测试，获得了游泳队的资格。他高兴地跳了起来。
xiǎo gāng tōng guò le cè shì， huò dé le yóu yǒng duì de zī gé。 tā gāo xìng dì tiào le qǐ lái。
Xiao Gang passed the test and got the qualification for the swimming team. He jumped with joy.
只有有资格的人才能参加这个活动。我们要先报名。
zhǐ yǒu yǒu zī gé de rén cái néng cān jiā zhè ge huó dòng。 wǒ men yào xiān bào míng。
Only people with qualification can join this activity. We need to sign up first.
Mini dialogue
参加比赛的资格
A
你有资格参加这次画画比赛吗？
Nǐ yǒu zīgé cānjiā zhè cì huàhuà bǐsài ma?
Are you qualified to participate in this drawing competition?
B
有，只要是小学生就有资格。
Yǒu, zhǐyào shì xiǎoxuéshēng jiù yǒu zīgé.
Yes, as long as you're a primary school student, you're eligible.
当班长的资格
A
你觉得当班长需要什么资格？
Nǐ juéde dāng bānzhǎng xūyào shénme zīgé?
What qualifications do you think are needed to be class monitor?
B
要有责任心，还要学习好。
Yào yǒu zérènxīn, hái yào xuéxí hǎo.
You need to be responsible and also study well.
Related words and contrasts
similar
合格
hégé
qualified; up to standard
合格 means meeting the qualifications.
related
条件
tiáojiàn
condition; requirement
资格 refers to qualifications, 条件 to conditions.
related
证书
zhèngshū
certificate
A certificate proves your 资格.