suk1 se3宿舍
Jyutpingsuk1 se3
Yalesūk se
Definition
A dormitory, hostel, or staff quarters provided by a school, company, or institution.
neutralplacesschool
How it's used
Refers specifically to housing provided by an institution for its members, such as students or employees. While it is a formal term, it is used naturally in daily speech when discussing living arrangements. It carries a sense of shared living space rather than a private apartment or house.
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gaan1間gānExamples
I have moved into the school dormitory.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 酒店 or 賓館, but those are for temporary stays like travel, whereas 宿舍 implies a longer-term residence for a specific group.
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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.
