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Definition
An informal title for senior university or tertiary students, especially used by juniors in residential halls.
How it's used
Primarily used within the unique social ecosystem of university residential halls, this term carries a sense of hierarchy and respect for those with more experience. It is rarely used in formal academic settings, as it is strictly a colloquial label for peer-to-peer social dynamics. The term implies a mentor-like status, often associated with someone who knows the 'ins and outs' of hall life.
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Common mistake
Do not use this term to address a professor or a lecturer, as it is strictly reserved for fellow students. Using it outside of a university or hall context will cause confusion, as it can also refer to a deity or a person with supernatural abilities in other contexts.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
