gung1 fo3功課功课
Jyutpinggung1 fo3
Yalegūng fo
Definition
Homework; coursework assigned to students to be completed outside of class.
Example
colloquialschool
How it's used
Refers specifically to academic assignments given by teachers to be completed outside of class. While it can metaphorically describe preparation for a task, it is almost exclusively used in the context of schoolwork. It is frequently paired with verbs like 做, 抄, or 趕 to describe the process of completing or neglecting these tasks.
Measure word
fan2份fánExamples
Today's homework is really hard to do.
Related words
Common phrases
to do homework
to copy homework
to rush to finish homework
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 課堂, which refers to a class or lesson. Learners sometimes mistakenly use it as a general term for any kind of work or chore, but it is strictly limited to school assignments.
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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.
