zau2 tong4走堂
Jyutpingzau2 tong4
Yalejáu tòhng
Definition
To skip a class or play truant.
colloquialschool
How it's used
Refers specifically to skipping a lecture or a class session, often implying a deliberate choice to be elsewhere. It is widely used by students from secondary school up to university level. While it carries a slightly rebellious connotation, it is not considered overly vulgar or aggressive.
Examples
Why did you skip class today?
He skips class all the time to play video games.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 走人, which means to leave a place or quit a job. Also, avoid using it to describe being absent due to illness or official leave, as it implies an unauthorized or voluntary absence.
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Grammar guides
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