hok6 ngaak6學額学额
Jyutpinghok6 ngaak6
Yalehohk ngaahk
Definition
School enrollment quota; the number of student places available.
neutralschool
How it's used
Refers specifically to the limited number of spots available for new students in an educational institution. It is frequently used in discussions about school admissions, competition for places, or government policy regarding education funding.
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Has the university student intake increased this year?
This school has a very small intake, it is hard to get in.
Related words
Common phrases
insufficient student intake
increase student intake
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 學生, which refers to the students themselves. Use 學額 when talking about the capacity or the number of available slots rather than the people.
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Grammar guides
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