tung4 hok6同學同学
Jyutpingtung4 hok6
Yaletùhng hohk
Definition
Schoolmate or classmate.
Example
neutralschoolpeople
How it's used
Using this term to address someone directly is rare in casual conversation, as it can sound overly formal or like a teacher addressing a student. Instead, people typically use names or nicknames to refer to their peers. It is most commonly used when introducing someone to a third party to explain the nature of the relationship.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
He is my former high school classmate.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this as a direct address to a peer in a social setting, as it sounds stiff and academic. If you want to get someone's attention, use their name or a pronoun instead.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
- How oftenUsually, sometimes, all the time, rarely, never. All five sit in one slot, between the subject and the verb.
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