tok3 ji4 so2托兒所托儿所
Jyutpingtok3 ji4 so2
Yaletok yìh só
Definition
Day-care center or nursery school.
neutralfamilyschool
How it's used
This term is standard for formal or institutional settings, but in casual daily life, parents often just refer to it as 託兒. It specifically refers to facilities for younger children, often before they reach kindergarten age. You will rarely hear it used in a very informal, chatty context between friends.
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gaan1間gānExamples
He has to take his son to the day-care centre every day.
Related words
Common phrases
private day-care centre
day-care services
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 幼稚園, which is specifically a kindergarten for older children. Make sure to distinguish between the two as they serve different age groups and educational purposes.
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