gou1 zung1高中
Jyutpinggou1 zung1
Yalegōu jūng
Definition
Senior high school; senior secondary education (typically grades 10 to 12).
neutralschool
How it's used
Refers specifically to the final three years of secondary education in the Hong Kong system, corresponding to Secondary 4 through Secondary 6. It is distinct from the junior years, which are referred to as 初中. While the term is widely understood, people often just refer to the specific grade level, such as 中四 or 中六, when discussing school life.
Examples
He is in senior secondary school and his homework is very busy.
What do you want to do after you graduate from senior secondary school?
Related words
Common phrases
senior secondary school student
graduate from senior secondary school
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the American concept of high school, which covers a broader range of years. In Hong Kong, secondary school is a single institution, so using this term to describe the entire school experience is inaccurate.
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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.
