gwok3 gaau3國教国教
Jyutpinggwok3 gaau3
Yalegwok gaau
Definition
State religion, or short for national education.
- state religion; official religion
- national education; curriculum designed to foster national identity
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How it's used
While 國教 can refer to a state religion, it is overwhelmingly used in Hong Kong to refer to the controversial national education curriculum. It functions as a shorthand for 國民教育, which carries significant political weight in local discourse. Using this term often signals an awareness of the 2012 protests surrounding the subject.
Examples
Their school is currently implementing national education.
What is your take on that national education curriculum controversy?
Related words
Common phrases
the national education controversy
to implement national education
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with religious studies or general history, as the term is heavily loaded with political connotations in the local context. It is rarely used to discuss actual state religions of other countries unless specified clearly.
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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.
