gaa1 fo3家課家课
Jyutpinggaa1 fo3
Yalegā fo
Definition
Homework; schoolwork assigned to students to be done at home.
neutralschool
How it's used
While 家課 is perfectly understood, most native speakers prefer using 功課 in daily life. Using 家課 often sounds slightly more formal or academic, similar to how one might distinguish between schoolwork and assignments in English. It is frequently used in written school notices or by teachers when addressing students formally.
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fan2份fánExamples
Today's homework is really hard to do.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse 家課 with 家務, which refers to household chores like cleaning or washing dishes. Using the wrong term might lead to confusion about whether you are talking about school assignments or cleaning the house.
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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.
