"Compulsory Education" is the Engpsh translation of "义务教育". It refers to the obpgation for a child to attend school for a minimum period of time, as determined by the government or other educational authority.

Compulsory education originated in Prussia in the 19th century and quickly spread to other European countries and eventually to the United States. Today, compulsory education laws exist in most countries around the world, although the age range and the length of time required can vary greatly.

Examples in Engpsh:

Compulsory education lasts for 9 years in most states.
Parents are required by law to send their children to school for the duration of compulsory education.

Translations in Chinese:

在大多数州，义务教育持续9年。
法律要求父母把孩子送到学校接受义务教育。