soeng5 hok6上學上学
Jyutpingsoeng5 hok6
Yaleséuhng hohk
Definition
To go to school or attend school.
colloquialschool
How it's used
While 上學 is understood in Hong Kong, it sounds formal or like a direct translation from Mandarin. Locals almost exclusively use 返學 in daily conversation to describe the act of attending school. Using 返學 makes your Cantonese sound much more natural and authentic.
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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.
