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Definition
To take a compulsory, core, or mandatory course or subject.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the academic requirement of a course being mandatory for graduation or program completion. It functions as a verb when describing the act of taking the course, but is frequently used as an adjective to describe the status of the course itself. In casual speech, it is common to hear students refer to these simply as core subjects.
Examples
This subject is compulsory, you must take it.
How many credits of compulsory courses do you have to take this year?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe general obligations or duties in life, as it is strictly confined to academic or training contexts. For general requirements, use 必須 instead.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
