hok6 tou4學徒学徒
Jyutpinghok6 tou4
Yalehohk tòuh
Definition
Apprentice or trainee; a person who learns a craft or trade under a master.
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How it's used
This term implies a traditional master and apprentice relationship where skills are passed down through hands on experience. It is most commonly used in manual trades like carpentry, cooking, or auto repair rather than modern corporate internships. The relationship is defined by the apprentice following a 師傅 to learn a specific craft.
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He has been an apprentice for a long time and has finally completed his training.
Have you hired a new apprentice to help out yet?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 實習生, which refers to a modern intern or trainee in an office or professional setting. Using 學徒 for a corporate intern sounds like you are describing a medieval trade apprenticeship.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
