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Jyutpingou3 sou3
Yaleou sou
Definition
Mathematical Olympiad; short for International Mathematical Olympiad or related math competitions.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the competitive training and extracurricular activities rather than standard school mathematics. Parents often use this term when discussing elite academic pursuits or after school tutoring programs for children. It carries a connotation of high academic rigor and prestige.
Examples
He really liked doing Math Olympiad when he was young.
Does your son attend any Math Olympiad classes?
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
