hok6 sik1學識学识
Jyutpinghok6 sik1
Yalehohk sīk
Definition
To have learned and understood something new.
colloquialdaily actionsschool
How it's used
Focuses on the successful acquisition of a skill or the mastery of a concept rather than the process of studying. It implies a completed state where the person is now capable of performing the task or understanding the subject matter. It is frequently used with the aspect marker 咗 to emphasize that the learning process has reached a successful conclusion.
Examples
When did you learn how to ride a bike?
I finally learned how to make this cake.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 讀書, which refers to the act of studying or attending school. Use 學識 when you want to highlight the result of having acquired a specific ability or piece of knowledge.
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Grammar guides
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