gim3 kiu4劍橋剑桥
Jyutpinggim3 kiu4
Yalegim kìuh
Definition
Cambridge, a city in England, its county, or the University of Cambridge.
- Cambridge, a city in England famous for its university and the River Cam
- Cambridgeshire, a county in England, usually called 劍橋郡
- University of Cambridge
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How it's used
Refers primarily to the university or the city, but context usually clarifies which. While the older literary translation 康橋 is still widely recognized due to famous poetry, it is rarely used in modern daily speech to refer to the institution or city itself. When discussing the region as a whole, adding 郡 after the name is essential to distinguish the county from the city.
Examples
He got into Cambridge to study this year.
Do you know where Cambridge is in the UK?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using 康橋 in casual conversation, as it sounds overly poetic or dated compared to the standard 劍橋.
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