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Definition
Doctor of Philosophy; PhD.
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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.
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After he finished his PhD, he went back to the university to teach.
Did you know that he is actually a PhD holder?
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Common phrases
to obtain a PhD
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.
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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.
