ling5 naam4 daai6 hok6嶺南大學岭南大学
Jyutpingling5 naam4 daai6 hok6
Yalelíhng nàahm daaih hohk
Definition
Lingnan University; a public university in Tuen Mun, Hong Kong, known for its liberal arts education.
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How it's used
Locals almost exclusively refer to the institution as 嶺大 in casual conversation to save time. It is widely recognized for its focus on liberal arts, which is often discussed as 博雅教育 in academic or social contexts. The campus is famously located in Tuen Mun, so mentioning it often implies a long commute for those living on Hong Kong Island or in Kowloon.
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I have to go to Lingnan University for work tomorrow.
Do you know how to get to Lingnan University?
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Common phrases
graduate from Lingnan University
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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.
