zung1 man4 hai6中文系
Jyutpingzung1 man4 hai6
Yalejūng màhn haih
Definition
Department of Chinese language and literature.
neutralschool
How it's used
Refers specifically to the academic department within a university setting. It is common to drop the full name and just refer to the subject area when discussing one's major or faculty affiliation. The term implies a focus on both language and literature rather than just practical communication skills.
Examples
He is studying in the Department of Chinese.
Are you a graduate of the Department of Chinese?
Related words
Common phrases
graduate from the Department of Chinese
student of the Department of Chinese
Common mistake
Do not use this to refer to a general Chinese language course or a language center, as those are distinct from the academic department. It specifically denotes a university-level faculty or major.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
