waa4 sing6 deon6 daai6 hok6華盛頓大學华盛顿大学
Jyutpingwaa4 sing6 deon6 daai6 hok6
Yalewàh sihng deuhn daaih hohk
Definition
University of Washington
neutralschool
How it's used
Proper nouns for foreign institutions are typically transliterated or translated directly. When referring to this specific university, the full name is always used in formal contexts, though it is often shortened to UW in casual speech among students or alumni.
Examples
He got into the University of Washington this year.
Do you want to go on an exchange to the University of Washington?
Related words
Common phrases
get admitted to the University of Washington
graduate from the University of Washington
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
