lau4 tong4留堂
Jyutpinglau4 tong4
Yalelàuh tòhng
Definition
To be detained after school, usually as a punishment or to complete extra work.
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How it's used
This term carries a specific sense of disciplinary action rather than just staying behind for extra help. It is almost exclusively used in the context of primary and secondary school settings. When students stay behind voluntarily for extracurricular activities or remedial classes, other terms like 補課 are used instead.
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Common phrases
to be detained after school
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 補課, which refers to remedial lessons or make-up classes. Using 留堂 to describe a voluntary study session sounds like the student is being punished.
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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.
