hok6 wai2學位学位
Jyutpinghok6 wai2
Yalehohk wái
Definition
Academic degree, or an available study place in a school.
- academic degree; an educational qualification
- a study place or vacancy in a school
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the qualification awarded by a university or higher education institution. When discussing the number of available spots in a university program, speakers often use 學位 to mean a student place or enrollment quota rather than the credential itself.
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What kind of job do you want to do after finishing your degree?
It was really not easy for him to obtain that degree.
Related words
Common phrases
bachelor's degree
master's degree
doctoral degree
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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.
