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Definition
Actuarial science; the application of mathematics, probability, and linear algebra to assess risk.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the professional field of risk assessment and financial mathematics, often associated with the insurance industry. It is treated as a formal academic discipline or career path rather than a casual term for calculating things.
Examples
He studied actuarial science at university and works in insurance after graduating.
Do you think the actuarial science major is difficult to study?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 精明, which means being sharp or astute in daily life. Using 精算 to describe a person who is stingy or overly calculating is incorrect and sounds unnatural.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
