fo1 daai6科大
Jyutpingfo1 daai6
Yalefō daaih
Definition
HKUST; abbreviation for The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.
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How it's used
Local students almost exclusively use this abbreviation when referring to the university. It is standard to use it in both casual conversation and professional settings when the context of higher education is clear. Unlike some other university abbreviations, it is rarely confused with other institutions.
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gaan1間gānExamples
There is a seminar at HKUST tomorrow, are you going?
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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.
