jyun2 haau6院校
Jyutpingjyun2 haau6
Yaleyún haauh
Definition
Colleges and universities; a general term for institutions of higher education.
neutralschool
How it's used
This term is formal and typically reserved for administrative, academic, or news contexts. It encompasses universities and independent colleges, acting as a collective noun for higher education bodies. You will rarely hear it used in casual conversation between friends, where people prefer specific names or simply say 大學.
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gaan1間gānExamples
The tuition fees at this institution are very expensive.
Which institution did you apply to for your studies?
Related words
Common phrases
tertiary educational institutions
Common mistake
Avoid using this word in casual speech as it sounds overly bureaucratic or stiff. If you are just talking about where you study, use 大學 or 學校 instead.
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Grammar guides
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