zit3 hok6 bok3 si6哲學博士哲学博士
Jyutpingzit3 hok6 bok3 si6
Yalejit hokh bok sih
Definition
A doctor of philosophy [written and colloquial]
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How it's used
This term is the standard academic title for a PhD, but in casual conversation, people often shorten it to PhD or just use the English acronym. It is rarely used as a direct form of address, as calling someone by their degree title can sound overly formal or even sarcastic depending on the tone. In professional settings, it is common to see it listed on business cards or official profiles.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
keoi5 duk6 jyun4 zit3 hok6 bok3 si6 zi1 hau6 zau6 faan1 zo2 heoi3 daai6 hok6 gaau3 syu1
佢讀完哲學博士之後，就返咗去大學教書。
After he finished his PhD, he went back to the university to teach.
nei5 zi1 m4 zi1 keoi5 jyun4 loi4 hai6 zit3 hok6 bok3 si6 lai2 gaa2
你知唔知佢原來係哲學博士嚟㗎？
Did you know that he is actually a PhD holder?
Related words
Common phrases
lo2 dou3 zit3 hok6 bok3 si6
攞到哲學博士
to obtain a PhD
gung1 duk6 zit3 hok6 bok3 si6
攻讀哲學博士
to pursue a PhD
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this term to refer to someone who studies philosophy as a subject, but it specifically denotes the advanced academic degree regardless of the field of study.
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
