gaau3 juk6 hok6 jyun2教育學院教育学院
Jyutpinggaau3 juk6 hok6 jyun2
Yalegaau yuhk hohk yún
Definition
Institute of education; a teacher training college.
neutralschool
How it's used
This name refers to the former Hong Kong Institute of Education, which was the primary teacher training institution before it was retitled as The Education University of Hong Kong. While the official name has changed, many locals still use the old name out of habit when referring to the campus location in Tai Po. It is common to hear people simply call it 教院 for short.
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gaan1間gānExamples
He is studying at the Institute of Education.
Are you planning to apply to the Institute of Education?
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Common phrases
apply to the Institute of Education
graduate from the Institute of Education
Common mistake
Be aware that this term is now technically outdated as the institution has been upgraded to a university. Using the old name might cause confusion if you are referring to the current status of the institution, though it remains widely understood.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
