ming4 haau6名校
Jyutpingming4 haau6
Yalemìhng haauh
Definition
A famous, prestigious, or high-status school.
colloquialschoolpeople
How it's used
Refers specifically to schools with a strong reputation for academic excellence or elite social status. It is often used in the context of intense competition for admissions, reflecting the high value placed on these institutions by parents in Hong Kong. The term implies a level of prestige that goes beyond just being well known, often suggesting a history of producing successful graduates.
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gaan1間gānExamples
The school they attended when they were young is a prestigious one.
Related words
Common phrases
get into a prestigious school
student of a prestigious school
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 貴族學校, which specifically refers to private, expensive schools for the wealthy, whereas a 名校 can be a government-subsidized school that is simply high-performing.
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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.
