jau1 hok6休學休学
Jyutpingjau1 hok6
Yaleyāu hohk
Definition
To suspend one's studies, taking academic leave while retaining enrollment to resume later.
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How it's used
Applying for 休學 is a formal administrative process that requires approval from an educational institution. It is distinct from simply skipping classes or dropping out permanently, as it implies an intention to return to the same school later. People often use this term when discussing significant life events like health crises or financial difficulties that force a temporary break from education.
Examples
Because of poor health, he decided to suspend his studies for a year.
Have you thought it through? Do you really need to suspend your studies?
Related words
Common phrases
to apply for academic leave
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 退學, which means to drop out or withdraw from school permanently. Using 休學 implies you still have a student status, whereas 退學 means you have severed your ties with the institution.
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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.
