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Definition
The topic or theme of a speech, talk, or discussion.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal or semi-formal settings like seminars, school assemblies, or presentations. It specifically refers to the subject matter of a speech or a structured discussion rather than just any casual conversation topic. When referring to the general subject of a chat, people usually prefer using 傾偈內容 or 話題 instead.
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Today's topic is about environmental protection.
Do you know what the topic is for next week?
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 話題, which is a broader term for any topic of conversation. Using 講題 in a casual, everyday chat about personal matters sounds overly formal and slightly unnatural.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
