gaau3 fo1 syu1教科書教科书
Jyutpinggaau3 fo1 syu1
Yalegaau fō syū
Definition
Textbook; a book used for study in a school or college.
neutralschool
How it's used
Refers specifically to the formal books used in a classroom setting, usually structured by chapters for systematic learning. In local discourse, it is frequently associated with the burden of high costs due to frequent revisions by publishers. It is rarely used in a metaphorical sense to describe life lessons or general knowledge.
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bun2本búnExamples
Have you brought your textbook to school yet?
The content inside this textbook is very difficult.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this word to refer to general reading materials or novels, as it strictly implies an academic or instructional context. For general books, use 書 instead.
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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.
