gaau3 juk6教育
Jyutpinggaau3 juk6
Yalegaau yuhk
Definition
Education; the systematic process of imparting knowledge and values.
neutralschool
How it's used
While this term is used in formal contexts like school or government policy, it is often paired with verbs like 接受 or 提供 to describe the process of schooling. It carries a slightly more serious or institutional tone compared to general learning or training. When discussing raising a child's character, people might prefer terms like 教導 or 栽培 instead.
Examples
He places great importance on children's education.
Do you think this style of education is good?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners sometimes use this as a verb, but it is strictly a noun in Cantonese. To express the act of teaching someone, use the verb 教 instead.
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Grammar guides
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