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Definition
Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), a defunct standardized examination for secondary school students in Hong Kong.
How it's used
Commonly referred to by its acronym HKCEE or simply as 會考, this exam was the primary public assessment for secondary students before the implementation of the current DSE system. It carries a strong sense of nostalgia for older generations, as it was often viewed as a major life milestone that determined one's future career or academic path. Even though it was discontinued in 2011, the term remains frequently used in casual conversation when people reminisce about their youth.
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Learners should be aware that this is a historical term and is no longer the current examination system in Hong Kong schools, which is now the HKDSE.
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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.
