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Jyutpinghaam4 sau6
Yalehàahm sauh
Definition
Correspondence education; a form of distance learning where materials and homework are sent by mail.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a traditional method of distance learning where materials are sent via post. It feels somewhat dated in the modern era of online learning and digital platforms. People often use it to describe self-paced study programs that do not require physical attendance.
Examples
He signed up for a correspondence course to learn baking.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with modern online learning. It specifically implies a system based on physical mail or printed materials rather than video conferencing or live digital interaction.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
