旷课
kuàng kè
Definitions
- 1. to play truant
- 2. to cut classes
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Usage notes
Common mistakes
旷课 means deliberately skipping class; for missing class due to illness or emergency, use 请假 (ask for leave).
Formality
旷课 is formal and often used in school regulations; in casual speech, 逃课 is more common.
Example Sentences
1 shown他今天 旷课 了。
He played truant today.
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