gaau3 sat1教室
Jyutpinggaau3 sat1
Yalegaau sāt
Definition
Classroom.
neutralschoolplaces
How it's used
While 教室 is understood in Hong Kong, it is primarily used in formal or academic contexts. In everyday speech, locals almost exclusively use 課室 to refer to a room where classes are held. Using 教室 might sound slightly more literary or influenced by written Chinese.
Measure word
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Related words
Common phrases
inside the classroom
Common mistake
Learners often use 教室 because it matches Mandarin, but it sounds less natural than 課室 in casual conversation. Stick to 課室 for daily school life.
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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.
