teoi3 hok6退學退学
Jyutpingteoi3 hok6
Yaleteui hohk
Definition
To drop out, quit, or leave school before graduating.
neutralschool
How it's used
This term carries a formal or serious tone, often implying a deliberate decision to end one's enrollment rather than just skipping classes. It is frequently used in administrative contexts or when discussing someone's life trajectory, such as choosing to work instead of continuing education. Unlike simply saying 唔讀喇, which is very casual, this word clearly signals the official act of leaving an institution.
Examples
Why did you suddenly decide to quit school?
Related words
Common phrases
to apply for withdrawal from school
to be forced to quit school
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 輟學, which often implies dropping out due to external circumstances like financial hardship or family issues, whereas 退學 is a neutral term for the act of withdrawing regardless of the reason.
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