zi6 hok6自學自学
Jyutpingzi6 hok6
Yalejih hohk
Definition
To teach oneself; to study or learn on one's own without a teacher.
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How it's used
Focuses on the process of acquiring a skill or knowledge without formal instruction or a mentor. It implies a sense of personal initiative and discipline rather than just reading books alone. It is frequently used when discussing hobbies like playing instruments, coding, or learning languages.
Examples
This is really hard, how did you teach yourself?
Related words
Common phrases
to teach oneself a language
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
