旷课 kuàngkè to play truant
to play truant; to cut classes
How to remember 旷课: 旷 broad + 课 lesson = to play truant.
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How it is used
- To skip class / play truant - 他经常旷课 (tā jīngcháng kuàngkè) he often cuts class.
- Verb-object (旷 = leave vacant + 课 = class); specifically unexcused absence from school. The work equivalent is 旷工 (kuànggōng).
Example sentences
- 汤姆总是旷课。 Tāngmǔ zǒngshì kuàngkè.Tom is always absent.