zing3 zi6 hok6政治學政治学
Jyutpingzing3 zi6 hok6
Yalejing jih hohk
Definition
Political science; a social science that studies political behavior and political systems.
neutralschool
How it's used
Academic subjects in Hong Kong are often referred to by their full names, but students frequently shorten them in casual conversation. While 政治學 is the formal name for the discipline, people might just say 讀政治 to refer to the major or the field of study. Using the full term sounds slightly more formal or when specifically discussing the academic curriculum.
Examples
He is studying political science at university.
Do you think political science is very hard to study?
Related words
Common phrases
to study political science
department of political science
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
