gong2 tong4講堂讲堂
Jyutpinggong2 tong4
Yalegóng tòhng
Definition
Lecture hall; a large room used for giving lectures or talks.
neutralschoolplaces
How it's used
Refers specifically to a formal space for lectures or presentations, often found in university or institutional settings. It sounds more academic and formal than simply using 房 or 課室. While it is a standard term, everyday speech often prefers more casual descriptors like 大房 or 演講廳 depending on the specific building layout.
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This lecture hall is very big.
Do you know where the lecture hall is?
Related words
Common phrases
fill the lecture hall
inside the lecture hall
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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.
