baan1 zyu2 jam6班主任
Jyutpingbaan1 zyu2 jam6
Yalebāan jyú yahm
Definition
Homeroom teacher; a class teacher who is also responsible for managing class affairs.
colloquialschoolpeople
How it's used
This term specifically refers to the teacher who acts as the primary point of contact for a class, handling administrative duties like attendance and discipline. It carries a sense of responsibility beyond just teaching a subject, as the person is expected to look after the students' overall welfare within that specific group.
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Do you know who your class teacher is?
My class teacher is very strict and always makes us stay after school.
Related words
Common phrases
to serve as a class teacher
to look for the class teacher
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 老師, which is a general term for any teacher. Using 班主任 implies a specific administrative role, so it should not be used when referring to a subject teacher who does not have management responsibilities for that class.
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Grammar guides
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
