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Yalehohk nàhng chāk yihm
Definition
Academic Aptitude Test.
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How it's used
This term refers to a specific historical examination system that was used in Hong Kong primary schools to determine secondary school placement. It was abolished in the early 2000s, so it is now primarily used when discussing past educational experiences or generational differences. It carries a strong sense of nostalgia or trauma for those who grew up in the local education system during that era.
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Taking the Academic Aptitude Test back then was really stressful.
Did you ever take the Academic Aptitude Test in the past?
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Common phrases
to take the Academic Aptitude Test
Academic Aptitude Test results
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with modern assessment tests, as it refers to a very specific, discontinued historical exam. Using it to describe current school tests will sound outdated or inaccurate to local speakers.
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