tung4 dang2 hok6 lik6同等学历

Jyutpingtung4 dang2 hok6 lik6
Yaletùngh dáng hokh likh

Definition

Equivalent educational qualification; a matching level of education.

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How it's used

This term is primarily used in formal or administrative contexts, such as job applications or academic admissions. It functions as a noun phrase to denote that two different paths of study are considered to hold the same value or level of recognition. Unlike casual descriptions of ability, it implies a verified or official status.

Examples

keoi5 dei6 loeng5 go3 ge3 hok6 lik6 hai6 tung4 dang2 hok6 lik6 lai2 gaa2
佢哋兩個嘅學歷係同等學歷嚟㗎。
The two of them have equivalent educational qualifications.
nei5 zi1 m4 zi1 bin1 dou6 ho2 ji5 san1 cing2 tung4 dang2 hok6 lik6 jing6 zing3 aa4
你知唔知邊度可以申請同等學歷認證呀?
Do you know where one can apply for an equivalent qualification certification?

Common phrases

san1 cing2 tung4 dang2 hok6 lik6
申請同等學歷
apply for equivalent qualification
tung4 dang2 hok6 lik6 jing6 zing3
同等學歷認證
equivalent qualification certification

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with simply having the same degree or school background. It specifically refers to different qualifications being accepted as equal in value, rather than being identical in nature.

Tone guide

T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level