co1 hok6初學初学
Jyutpingco1 hok6
Yalechō hohk
Definition
To just begin learning; to be a novice.
colloquialschooldaily actions
How it's used
Focus on the initial stage of a process rather than the duration of the study. It acts as a verb phrase indicating the commencement of a skill or subject. It is often paired with a specific activity to clarify what is being learned.
Examples
I just started learning piano, I don't know a lot of things.
Related words
Common phrases
just started learning Cantonese
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the noun 初學者, which refers to the person. Learners often mistakenly use the noun form when they want to describe the action of starting to learn.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
- How oftenUsually, sometimes, all the time, rarely, never. All five sit in one slot, between the subject and the verb.
- In 30 secondsThe whole language at a glance. No tenses, no plurals, six tones, sentence particles. Read this before you dive into any specific topic.
