je5 gai1 hok6 haau6野雞學校野鸡学校
Jyutpingje5 gai1 hok6 haau6
Yaleyéh gāi hohk haauh
Definition
A diploma mill or unaccredited school.
colloquialschool
How it's used
This term carries a strong sense of derision and implies that the institution lacks proper accreditation or academic integrity. It is frequently used to dismiss someone's credentials or to warn others against wasting money on worthless degrees. While it can be used in casual conversation, it is inherently insulting to the institution being described.
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gaan1間gānExamples
The school he attended is just a diploma mill.
Why did you apply to that diploma mill?
Related words
Common phrases
to attend a diploma mill
a fake university
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with literal references to poultry farming or actual chickens, as the term is strictly metaphorical for low quality education.
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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.
