sing1 hok6升學升学

Jyutpingsing1 hok6

Yalesīng hohk

動詞Common

Definition

To pursue further studies; to advance to a higher level of education, such as university.

neutralschool

How it's used

Focuses specifically on the transition to higher levels of education, such as university or postgraduate programs. It carries a slightly formal or academic tone compared to just saying 讀書, making it common in school settings, career planning discussions, or family conversations about future prospects.

Examples

keoi5佢duk6讀jyun4完zung1中hok6學zi1之hau6後，daa2打syun3算heoi3去bin1邊dou6度sing1升hok6學aa4呀？

Where does he plan to pursue further studies after finishing secondary school?

uk1屋kei2企jan4人hou2好zi1支ci4持ngo5我sing1升hok6學，soeng2想ngo5我duk6讀do1多di1啲syu1書。

My family really supports me in pursuing further studies; they want me to be more educated.

Common phrases

sing1升hok6學gei1機wui6會

opportunity for further studies

sing1升hok6學fu6輔dou6導

academic counseling

Common mistake

Avoid using this for general learning or attending classes. It implies a significant step up in the educational ladder, not just the act of being a student.