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Yalegaau yùhn
Definition
Teacher or instructor; teaching staff.
neutralschoolpeople
How it's used
Refers specifically to a member of the teaching staff within an educational institution. It carries a more formal or administrative tone compared to the common term 老師, which is used for direct address or when speaking about a teacher in a personal capacity. You will most frequently encounter this term in compound words like 教員室 or when discussing school personnel in a professional context.
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This teacher is very patient when teaching students.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to address a teacher directly, as it sounds overly clinical and detached. Always use 老師 or a specific title when speaking to someone in a teaching role.
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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.
