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    Referring to homework with 功课 (gōngkè)

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    做 + 功课

    Explanation

    功课 (gōngkè) is a noun meaning "homework," "schoolwork," or "lessons." It refers to academic tasks assigned to students or the general coursework they must complete. It is commonly used with verbs like 做 (zuò, "to do") or 学习 (xuéxí, "to study").

    Examples

    • 我今天的功课太多了，可能要做到很晚。

      Wǒ jīntiān de gōngkè tài duō le, kěnéng yào zuò dào hěn wǎn.

      I have too much homework today; I might have to work until very late.

    • 妈妈每天都会检查弟弟的功课。

      Māma měitiān dōu huì jiǎnchá dìdi de gōngkè.

      Mom checks little brother's homework every day.

    • 你先把功课做完，再出去玩。

      Nǐ xiān bǎ gōngkè zuò wán, zài chūqù wán.

      Finish your homework first, then go out and play.

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