zyut3 hok6輟學辍学
Jyutpingzyut3 hok6
Yalejyut hohk
Definition
To drop out of school; to discontinue one's studies before graduating.
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How it's used
This term carries a formal and serious tone, often implying a sense of regret or a significant life decision. In casual daily speech, people are more likely to use phrases like 唔讀喇 or 唔撈喇 to describe leaving school, reserving 輟學 for more descriptive or journalistic contexts.
Examples
Why are you thinking about dropping out to work?
Related words
Common phrases
forced to drop out
drop out due to financial problems
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a common verb used in casual conversation, but it sounds quite stiff and academic. Using it to describe a friend's decision to quit school might sound overly dramatic or like you are reading from a news report.
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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.
