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Jyutpingbun2 dei6 zong6 jyun4
Yalebún deih johng yùhn
Definition
Top-scoring local students in public examinations.
colloquialschoolpeople
How it's used
This term specifically refers to high achievers in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education examination who attain the highest possible grade in all subjects. It carries a sense of academic prestige and is frequently used in news reports during the release of exam results. While it literally translates to top scholar, it is exclusively applied to secondary school students rather than university graduates or professionals.
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This year, several top local students got into medical school.
Do you know where that top local student went to study?
Related words
Common phrases
produce a top local student
list of top local students
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general high-achieving students, as it is reserved for those who achieve the absolute maximum score in the public exam.
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