hok6 gaai3學界学界
Jyutpinghok6 gaai3
Yalehohk gaai
Definition
Academia or the academic community.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the community of scholars, researchers, and institutions rather than the act of studying itself. It is frequently used in news reports or formal discussions to describe trends or controversies within universities and research circles. Unlike the broader term 教育界 which covers the entire education sector, this focuses on the intellectual and scholarly aspect.
Examples
He is very famous in the academic circle.
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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.
