jap6 duk6入讀入读
Jyutpingjap6 duk6
Yaleyahp duhk
Definition
To enroll in a school; to enter and study at an educational institution.
neutralschool
How it's used
Formal contexts often favor this term over more casual expressions like 讀書 or 報名. It specifically highlights the act of beginning one's studies at a particular institution rather than the process of applying or the act of studying itself.
Examples
He enrolled in that prestigious school this year.
When did your younger brother enroll in university?
Related words
Common phrases
to enroll in university
to enroll in a prestigious school
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use it as a general verb for studying, but it is strictly restricted to the moment of enrollment or the state of being enrolled in a specific school.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
