dai1 nin4 kap1低年級低年级
Jyutpingdai1 nin4 kap1
Yaledāi nìhn kāp
Definition
Lower grades or lower classes in a school or college.
neutralschool
How it's used
Refers specifically to the first few years of primary school, typically primary one to three. It is a functional term used by teachers and parents to distinguish younger children from those in the upper primary levels, known as 高年級. The term carries a sense of developmental stage rather than just a numerical grade level.
Examples
His younger brother is still in the lower grades.
Students in the lower grades need to finish school earlier.
Related words
Common phrases
lower grade students
lower grade classes
Common mistake
Avoid using this for secondary school students, as it is almost exclusively reserved for primary education. For secondary school, use 初中 to refer to the junior forms.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
