hoi1 hok6 jat6開學日开学日
Jyutpinghoi1 hok6 jat6
Yalehōi hohk yaht
Definition
The first day of school; commencement day.
colloquialschooltime
How it's used
This term is specifically used to refer to the official start of the academic year rather than just any day school begins. It carries a sense of anticipation or stress for students, often associated with buying new stationery or uniforms. While it functions as a noun, it is frequently used to set the temporal context for a story or event.
Examples
Tomorrow is the first day of school, are you ready yet?
On the morning of the first day of school, the whole street was full of students.
Related words
Common phrases
to welcome the first day of school
the mood on the first day of school
Common mistake
Learners sometimes use this to describe any day they go to school, but it is strictly reserved for the very first day of the term or school year.
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Grammar guides
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