sang1 mat6 hok6生物學生物学
Jyutpingsang1 mat6 hok6
Yalesāng maht hohk
Definition
Biology; the scientific study of living organisms.
neutralschool
How it's used
Academic subjects ending in 學 are treated as formal nouns in Cantonese, similar to English. While students often use these terms in school settings, they are rarely used in casual conversation unless specifically discussing academic paths or career choices. It is common to add 讀 before the subject to indicate the act of studying it.
Examples
He studied biology in university and does research after graduation.
Are you interested in biology?
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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.
