hok6 seot6學術学术
Jyutpinghok6 seot6
Yalehohk seuht
Definition
Academic learning; systematic study, research, and scholarly activities in a particular discipline.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal or professional contexts rather than casual daily conversation. It carries a sense of intellectual depth and systematic inquiry that distinguishes it from general learning or schoolwork. When describing someone who is overly focused on theory, people often use the term 書呆子 to imply a lack of practical experience.
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He really enjoys delving into academic studies.
This is just a purely academic discussion.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this word to describe general school subjects or homework, but it is reserved for higher level research, scholarly pursuits, or abstract theoretical discussions.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
