juk6 coi4育才
Jyutpingjuk6 coi4
Yaleyuhk chòih
Definition
To educate and foster talent.
writtenschool
How it's used
Focuses on the formal, institutional process of nurturing individuals to become capable contributors to society. It is almost exclusively used in contexts involving schools, educational foundations, or government policy statements. You will rarely hear it in casual conversation, as it carries a sense of duty and long-term vision.
Examples
This school is very famous for fostering talent.
Their goal in running the school is to foster talent.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe teaching a specific skill to a friend or child, as it implies a systemic or societal level of development rather than simple instruction.
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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.
