daai6 hok6大學大学
Jyutpingdaai6 hok6
Yaledaaih hohk
Definition
University; an institution of higher education that grants academic degrees.
neutralschool
How it's used
Refers specifically to institutions that grant degrees, distinguishing them from vocational schools or community colleges. In casual conversation, people often drop the full name of a university and just refer to it by its location or a common abbreviation, such as calling the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology 科大.
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gaan1間gānExamples
He just started university this year.
Which university did you graduate from?
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Common mistake
Learners sometimes use 讀大學 as a direct translation of 'study university', but it is more natural to say 喺大學讀書 or 讀緊大學 to indicate the ongoing process of being a student.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
