daai6 haau2大考
Jyutpingdaai6 haau2
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Definition
Final examination; a major exam held at the end of a school term or year.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the major cumulative examination at the end of a school term. While students often use it to describe the stress-inducing period of finals, it is strictly academic and not used for general tests or quizzes.
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The final exam is next week, have you studied yet?
After finishing the final exam, I want to go traveling to relax.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 考試, which is a general term for any test or exam. Using 大考 for a small weekly quiz will sound like you are exaggerating the importance of the assessment.
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Grammar guides
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