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Definition
Postgraduate or graduate student, such as a master's or doctoral student.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to students pursuing advanced degrees like master or doctoral programs. While it is the standard term, many locals often use the specific degree name like 碩士 or 博士 when discussing their studies to be more precise. It carries a slightly more formal tone than simply saying someone is studying at university.
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Are you planning to be a postgraduate student or go out to work?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to refer to undergraduate students, who are called 大學生. It is also not used for students doing professional diplomas or certificates, even if they are post-bachelor level.
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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.
