ji6肄
Jyutpingji6
Yaleyih
Definition
To study, learn, or practice.
writtenschool
How it's used
This character is almost exclusively encountered in the formal compound 肄業, which refers to the state of being a student or having left a course of study before completion. It carries a distinctly academic or administrative tone that is rarely used in casual daily conversation. Most native speakers would prefer using 讀緊書 or 讀完書 to describe their educational status.
Examples
He left university before graduating and did not get a degree.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 畢業, but 肄業 specifically implies an incomplete or ongoing status rather than the successful completion of a degree. Using it in a casual setting will sound overly stiff or archaic.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
