si2 hok6史學史学
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Definition
Historiography, history as an academic discipline, or the scholarly study of history.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the academic discipline or the rigorous study of history rather than the general narrative of past events. It is almost exclusively used in formal, academic, or professional contexts. When discussing history as a subject in school or general knowledge, 歷史 is the standard term used by speakers.
Examples
He majors in history at university and is very studious.
This paper is highly regarded in the field of history.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe personal stories or general past events. Using it in casual conversation to refer to someone's life story will sound unnatural and overly pretentious.
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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.
