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Jyutpingzyu2 fo1
Yalejyú fō
Definition
A major subject in primary and secondary education, or a leading Taoist priest in a ritual.
- a major, core subject in primary or secondary school
- technicalthe leading Taoist priest who conducts a ritual
colloquialschool
How it's used
Refers specifically to the core academic subjects that carry the most weight in the school curriculum, typically Chinese, English, and Mathematics. It is rarely used to describe university majors, where terms like 主修 are preferred instead. The term implies a hierarchy of importance within the school system, often carrying the pressure of high-stakes testing.
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How many major subjects do you have to take exams for this year?
His grades in major subjects are very poor, he needs tutoring.
Related words
Common phrases
grades in major subjects
tutoring for major subjects
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 主修, which refers to a major field of study at the university level. Using 主科 to describe a university major will sound like you are referring to primary or secondary school subjects.
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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.
