coi4 hok6才學才学
Jyutpingcoi4 hok6
Yalechòih hohk
Definition
Talent, ability, and knowledge.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a combination of intellectual talent and academic or practical learning. It carries a slightly formal or literary tone, often used when evaluating someone's potential for a high-level position or their overall intellectual standing. While it is a noun, it is rarely used in casual, everyday small talk about friends.
Examples
He is young, but his ability and knowledge are already outstanding.
Do you think his ability and knowledge are enough to handle this job?
Related words
Common phrases
outstanding ability and knowledge
possessing both talent and learning
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the Mandarin structure 才學, which can function as a verb meaning 'just learned'. In Cantonese, this is strictly a noun referring to the quality of a person's intellect and education.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
