siu2 hok6小學小学
Jyutpingsiu2 hok6
Yalesíu hohk
Definition
Primary school or elementary school.
neutralschool
How it's used
Refers specifically to the six-year cycle of compulsory education in Hong Kong. It is common to specify the grade level by adding the number after the term, such as 小學一年級 for primary one. When talking about the institution itself, always use the classifier 間.
Measure word
gaan1間gānExamples
My son is in primary three this year.
Which primary school did you go to when you were little?
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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.
