man4 pang4文憑文凭
Jyutpingman4 pang4
Yalemàhn pàhng
Definition
Diploma or certificate awarded upon completing a course of study, or the academic qualification itself.
neutralschool
How it's used
Refers specifically to a formal qualification issued by an educational institution upon completion of a course. While it can be used broadly, it is most frequently associated with vocational or sub-degree programs rather than university degrees. It carries a slightly more formal tone compared to simply saying certificate.
Measure word
zoeng1張jēungExamples
He got the diploma after finishing the course.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 學位, which specifically refers to a university degree. Using them interchangeably can lead to misunderstandings about a person's actual level of education.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
