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Definition
The student on duty to clean the classroom, wipe the blackboard, and tidy up.
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How it's used
This term is specific to the school environment and refers to a rotating role where students take turns performing classroom chores. Unlike professional roles, it implies a sense of shared responsibility among classmates. It is almost exclusively used in primary and secondary school contexts.
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Who is the student on duty today?
I am the student on duty today, so I have to stay behind to wipe the blackboard.
Related words
Common phrases
to be the student on duty
to take turns being the student on duty
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
