se5 keoi1 zung1 sam1社區中心社区中心
Jyutpingse5 keoi1 zung1 sam1
Yaleséh kēui jūng sām
Definition
Community centre.
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How it's used
Locals often refer to these facilities simply as 社區中心 when discussing local activities or government services. They serve as hubs for elderly care, youth programs, and district events, making them central to neighborhood life. While the term is standard, it carries a specific connotation of a government-funded or non-profit space rather than a private club or commercial gym.
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gaan1間gānExamples
I am going to the community centre to volunteer tomorrow.
Does that community centre have free classes to sign up for?
Related words
Common phrases
go to the community centre
community centre activities
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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.
