bou2 sung3保送
Jyutpingbou2 sung3
Yalebóu sung
Definition
To recommend a student for admission to a school, exempting them from general entrance exams.
neutralschool
How it's used
Refers specifically to a formal institutional process where a student is selected by their current school to bypass standard competitive entrance exams. It carries a sense of prestige and academic recognition, as it implies the student has demonstrated exceptional performance or talent. It is most commonly used in the context of secondary students moving into higher education institutions.
Examples
His grades are so good, he should be able to get recommended for university admission.
Are you planning to strive for a school recommendation?
Related words
Common phrases
recommended for admission
to receive a recommendation for admission
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general recommendation letters or references, which are called 推薦信. 保送 implies a guaranteed or highly prioritized spot, whereas a standard recommendation does not necessarily exempt the student from entrance requirements.
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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.
