hoeng1 gong2 gaau3 juk6 hok6 jyun2香港教育學院香港教育学院
Jyutpinghoeng1 gong2 gaau3 juk6 hok6 jyun2
Yalehēung góng gaau yuhk hohk yún
Definition
The Hong Kong Institute of Education, the former name of The Education University of Hong Kong.
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How it's used
This name is now historical, as the institution was retitled to The Education University of Hong Kong in 2016. Locals almost exclusively refer to it by the abbreviation 教院 when speaking about the past or the campus location. Using the full name sounds formal or like a reference to a specific period in the institution's history.
Examples
He used to study at the Hong Kong Institute of Education.
Related words
Common phrases
graduated from the Hong Kong Institute of Education
Common mistake
Do not use this name to refer to the current university, as it may cause confusion or sound outdated. Always use 教大 for the current institution.
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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.
