kwong3 fo3曠課旷课
Jyutpingkwong3 fo3
Yalekwong fo
Definition
To play truant or skip class without permission or prior notice.
writtenschool
How it's used
This term is formal and primarily used in written contexts or when discussing school policy. In daily spoken Cantonese, people are much more likely to use phrases like 走堂 or 唔返學 to describe the same action. Using 曠課 in casual conversation can sound overly serious or like someone is reading from a school handbook.
Examples
He skips class all the time, which makes his grades really bad.
Why did you skip class out of the blue?
Related words
Common phrases
record of truancy
to penalize for skipping class
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for simply being absent, but it specifically implies an unauthorized absence. If a student is sick and has a doctor's note, they are 請假, not 曠課.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
