2:2 (lower second)
too-TOO
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What it really means
Said "two two". The classification for an average of 50 to 59. Still a pass with honours, but some employers filter it out, so students often worry about "getting a 2:2".
Chinese explanation
读作 two two，二等二级学位，平均分50到59。仍是荣誉学位，但有些雇主会筛掉，所以学生常担心"只拿到 2:2"。
Example conversation
A: I'm scared I'll end up with a 2:2.
B: There's still time — final year counts most anyway.
A：我怕最后只拿个 2:2。
B：还有时间——反正最后一年占比最大。
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