tung4 dang2 hok6 lik6同等學歷同等学历
Jyutpingtung4 dang2 hok6 lik6
Yaletùngh dáng hokh likh
Definition
Equivalent educational qualification; a matching level of education.
neutralschoolwork
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?
Related words
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
Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.



