hoeng1 gong2 gung1 hoi1 daai6 hok6香港公開大學香港公开大学
Jyutpinghoeng1 gong2 gung1 hoi1 daai6 hok6
Yalehēung góng gūng hōi daaih hohk
Definition
The former name of Hong Kong Metropolitan University, a public liberal arts university.
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How it's used
The institution officially rebranded as Hong Kong Metropolitan University in 2021. While the former name remains widely recognized among locals, using the current name is preferred in formal or professional contexts to avoid confusion.
Examples
He is studying at The Open University of Hong Kong.
Did you graduate from The Open University of Hong Kong?
Common phrases
graduate from The Open University of Hong Kong
student of The Open University of Hong Kong
Common mistake
Learners should be aware that the name has changed, so referring to it by its old name might sound outdated to younger generations or in official documentation.
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