sek6 si6碩士硕士
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Definition
Master's degree; an academic degree higher than a bachelor's and lower than a doctorate.
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How it's used
Academic titles in Cantonese are often used as titles when addressing someone directly, similar to how one might use Doctor. While 碩士 is the formal term for the degree, it is less common to call someone 碩士先生 or 碩士小姐 in daily conversation compared to 博士.
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He went to work abroad right after finishing his master's degree.
Which university's master's program are you planning to apply for?
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Grammar guides
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