hok6 fu2學府学府
Jyutpinghok6 fu2
Yalehohk fú
Definition
An educational institution, particularly an institution of higher learning.
writtenschool
How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal or academic contexts, such as in news reports, official documents, or when speaking about prestigious universities. It carries a sense of dignity and respect that is absent from everyday words like 學校. You will rarely hear it used in casual conversation between friends.
Measure word
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Related words
Common phrases
institution of higher education
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this word to refer to primary or secondary schools, but it is specifically reserved for tertiary institutions like universities or colleges.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
