hok6 lik6學歷学历
Jyutpinghok6 lik6
Yalehohk lihk
Definition
Academic qualifications and educational background.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on formal education records and degrees earned through institutions. It is frequently used in professional contexts like job interviews or when discussing social status. Unlike general knowledge or skills, it strictly refers to documented academic achievements.
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fan2份fánExamples
With such impressive credentials, they will find a job quickly.
Do you think academic qualifications or experience matter more when job hunting?
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 學習, which refers to the act of learning or studying itself. Remember that 学歷 is a noun for the credentials you hold, not the process of gaining them.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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