san1 hok6新學新学
Jyutpingsan1 hok6
Yalesān hohk
Definition
New learning or modern education, especially referring to Western knowledge introduced in late Qing China.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the process of acquiring new knowledge or skills rather than the subject matter itself. It functions as a verb-object construction where 新 acts as an adjective modifying the act of learning. It is often used in casual conversation to describe personal growth or picking up hobbies.
Examples
This new thing I'm learning is really hard to understand.
Have you learned any new skills recently?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the noun phrase 新學問, which refers to a new field of study or a new body of knowledge. Using 新學 as a standalone noun to mean 'a new subject' sounds unnatural to native speakers.
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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.
