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Definition
Scholarship; a grant or payment awarded to support a student's education on the basis of academic achievement or financial need.
neutralschoolmoney
How it's used
Refers specifically to financial aid based on academic merit or financial need. In casual speech, people often omit the full term and just say 獎金 when the context of school is already clear. It is frequently used with the verb 攞 to indicate successfully receiving the award.
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bat1筆bātExamples
He received a large scholarship this year.
Do you know where one can apply for a scholarship?
Related words
Common phrases
apply for a scholarship
receive a scholarship
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 助學金, which specifically refers to financial aid based on economic need rather than academic performance.
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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.
