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Definition
Doctoral degree or doctor; the highest academic degree awarded by a university.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the academic title rather than the person holding it when used in general conversation. While it can be used as a title for a person, it is often paired with a surname or professional title to show respect in formal settings. It is distinct from other academic levels like 學士 or 碩士.
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He studied for many years and finally got his doctoral degree.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this as a general term for any highly educated person, as it specifically denotes the highest academic degree. Learners sometimes confuse it with the general term for a teacher or professor, but it strictly refers to the qualification.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
