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Yalehohk fān
Definition
Academic credit; course unit.
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How it's used
Academic credits are strictly associated with tertiary education in Hong Kong. Students frequently discuss them when planning their schedules to ensure they meet graduation requirements. The term is almost exclusively used within university contexts.
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This course is worth three credits, it is very hard to study.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 課程, which refers to the course itself rather than the credit value assigned to it. Learners sometimes mistakenly use it for primary or secondary school subjects, but those levels do not typically use a credit system.
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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.
