haau6 gaam1校監校监
Jyutpinghaau6 gaam1
Yalehaauh gāam
Definition
School supervisor or chancellor, responsible for presiding over board meetings and managing school affairs.
neutralschoolpeople
How it's used
The role of a school supervisor is primarily administrative and oversight-oriented, acting as the bridge between the school management committee and the Education Bureau. Unlike a principal who manages daily operations, the supervisor focuses on governance and legal compliance. It is a formal title often used in the context of private or aided schools in Hong Kong.
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wai6位waihExamples
The school supervisor will come to the school for an inspection today.
Do you know who the new school supervisor is?
Related words
Common phrases
university chancellor
incumbent school supervisor
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 校長, but the two roles are distinct. The school supervisor holds a higher governance position, whereas the principal is the chief executive responsible for the day-to-day running of the school.
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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.
