goi2 bou2改簿
Jyutpinggoi2 bou2
Yalegói bóu
Definition
To grade or mark homework or student exercise books.
colloquialschoolwork
How it's used
Teachers frequently use this term to describe the specific task of grading or correcting student workbooks. It focuses on the physical act of reviewing the pages rather than the broader concept of assessment. You will often hear it used when someone is busy or overwhelmed with a stack of books to get through.
Examples
The teacher still has to mark homework and cannot talk to you.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 批改, which is a more formal, written term for correcting or editing text. Using 批改 in casual conversation sounds overly academic or stiff.
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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.
