si1 haau6私校
Jyutpingsi1 haau6
Yalesī haauh
Definition
Private school; a school run by a private organization without government funding.
colloquialschool
How it's used
Distinguishing between private schools and government aided schools is central to the Hong Kong education system. While government schools are fully funded by the state, private schools rely on tuition fees and private donations to operate. This independence allows them to adopt international curricula or specialized teaching methods that differ from the standard local syllabus.
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gaan1間gānExamples
His family sent him to study at a private school.
Is the tuition for this private school very expensive?
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Common phrases
private school tuition fees
to attend a private school
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 直資學校, which refers to Direct Subsidy Scheme schools. These receive government funding based on enrollment numbers but retain more autonomy than standard public schools, whereas 私校 receives no direct government funding.
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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.
