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Definition
To learn; to study and acquire new knowledge.
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How it's used
While 學習 is understood in Cantonese, it sounds slightly formal or academic compared to everyday speech. When talking about picking up a new skill or hobby, locals often prefer using 學 or 讀書 instead. Use 學習 when referring to a structured process or a serious pursuit of knowledge.
Examples
What new things do you like to learn usually?
He is very hardworking and insists on studying every day.
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Common mistake
Avoid using 學習 in casual contexts where 學 is more natural, such as saying 學游水 instead of 學習游水. Using 學習 for simple tasks can make you sound like you are reading from a textbook.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
