bou3 duk6報讀报读
Jyutpingbou3 duk6
Yalebou duhk
Definition
To apply for a school, course, or program of study.
neutralschool
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the act of enrolling in an educational program or institution. Unlike the more general 報名 which can be used for any event or competition, 報讀 implies a commitment to learning or academic study. It is frequently used when discussing professional development or extracurricular interests.
Examples
Which school are you planning to apply to?
I applied for a cooking class to learn how to make cakes.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this for general sign-ups like joining a club or a competition, where 報名 is the standard choice. 報讀 requires an educational or training context.
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Grammar guides
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