hok6 si6學士学士
Jyutpinghok6 si6
Yalehohk sih
Definition
A bachelor's degree holder; a student who has completed an undergraduate course.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the academic qualification rather than the person themselves in most daily contexts. While it can describe a person, it is more common to use it as part of the compound term 學士學位 to denote the degree itself. It carries a formal tone despite being used in everyday conversation regarding education and career paths.
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He finished university and got a bachelor's degree.
Are you a bachelor's degree graduate?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to refer to a single person as a title in casual conversation, as it sounds overly formal or academic. It is better to use it to describe the qualification or the level of education attained.
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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.
