hok6 jip6學業学业
Jyutpinghok6 jip6
Yalehohk yihp
Definition
One's studies, schoolwork, or academic pursuit, typically in formal education from kindergarten to university.
neutralschool
How it's used
Refers specifically to formal education and academic progress rather than general learning or skill acquisition. It is often used in contexts involving pressure, performance, or the balance between school and personal life. While it sounds slightly formal, it is perfectly natural to use in daily conversation when discussing school-related matters.
Examples
He is very busy lately because he needs to focus on his studies.
Do you feel that academic pressure is high?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this word for hobbies or informal learning like cooking or playing an instrument. For those, use 學習 instead.
Grammar color guide
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Classifier
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
