wan1 syu1溫書温书
Jyutpingwan1 syu1
Yalewān syū
Definition
To study; to revise or prepare for an exam or test.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the act of reviewing academic material for an upcoming assessment rather than the general process of learning. It is almost exclusively used by students or those preparing for professional certifications. You will rarely hear it used to describe reading for pleasure or general self-improvement.
Examples
You have an exam tomorrow, have you studied yet?
I need to stay at the library to study tonight.
Related words
Common phrases
studying until feeling dizzy
Common mistake
Do not use it to mean learning a new skill or subject from scratch, as it implies revisiting existing knowledge. For general learning or acquiring new information, use 學 instead.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
