zyu2 sau1 fo1 muk6主修科目

Jyutpingzyu2 sau1 fo1 muk6

Yalejyú sāu fō muhk

Definition

A major, major subject, or major course of study.

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How it's used

Academic contexts in Hong Kong often use this term to refer specifically to the primary field of study. While it is standard in formal settings, students frequently shorten it to just 主修 when talking about their degree. It carries a sense of professional focus rather than just a general interest.

Measure word

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Examples

nei5你daai6大hok6學go2嗰zan6陣zyu2主sau1修fo1科muk6目hai6係me1咩aa4呀？

What was your major in university?

keoi5佢zyu2主sau1修fo1科muk6目hou2好naan4難duk6讀，seng4成jat6日dou1都jiu3要wan1溫syu1書。

Their major is very difficult to study, they are always revising.

Common phrases

zyu2主sau1修fo1科muk6目jiu1要kau4求

major course requirements

gaan2揀zyu2主sau1修fo1科muk6目

choose a major

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 專業, which refers to a profession or expertise rather than a specific academic course of study. Use 主修科目 when discussing university curriculum specifically.