hoeng1 gong2 daai6 hok6香港大學香港大学
Jyutpinghoeng1 gong2 daai6 hok6
Yalehēung góng daaih hohk
Definition
The University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong's oldest university, located in Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong Island.
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How it's used
Locals almost exclusively refer to the institution as 港大 in casual conversation to save time. While the full name is used in formal writing or official contexts, using the full name in daily speech can sound slightly stiff or overly precise.
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He started studying at the University of Hong Kong this year.
Do you know where the University of Hong Kong is located?
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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.
