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Definition
Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE)
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How it's used
This examination system was officially abolished in 2012 and replaced by the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education. Despite its discontinuation, the term remains deeply embedded in the collective memory of Hong Kong people as a major life milestone. It is often used as a benchmark for age or generation, as those who sat for it are now considered part of an older cohort.
Examples
He was very nervous when he took the HKCEE back then.
Do you still remember which subjects you took for the HKCEE?
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Common mistake
Learners should be aware that this is a historical term and is no longer used in the current school curriculum. Using it to describe a current student's exam will cause confusion as the modern equivalent is 文憑試.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
