ji6 hok6義學义学
Jyutpingji6 hok6
Yaleyih hohk
Definition
An old-style, privately run free school that offered basic education without charging tuition.
neutralschool
How it's used
This term refers specifically to historical, privately funded institutions that provided basic education to those who could not afford tuition. It carries a strong sense of traditional charity and community support, often associated with temples or clan associations. You will rarely hear it used to describe modern public schools, which are instead called 公立學校.
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gaan1間gānExamples
In the past, most children from poor families went to free schools to study.
Is this free school operated by a charitable organization?
Related words
Common phrases
to establish a free school
free school education
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Grammar guides
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