zung1 daai6中大
Jyutpingzung1 daai6
Yalejūng daih
Definition
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
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How it's used
Locals almost exclusively use this to refer to The Chinese University of Hong Kong in Shatin. While it technically also refers to Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou, context usually makes the intended campus clear. It is a standard abbreviation used in both casual speech and news headlines.
Examples
keoi5 gam1 nin4 jap6 zo2 zung1 daai6 duk6 syu1 aa4
佢今年入咗中大讀書呀。
He got into CUHK this year.
nei5 hai6 mai6 heoi3 zung1 daai6 go2 bin1 wan2 pang4 jau5
你係咪去中大嗰邊搵朋友？
Are you going to the CUHK side to meet a friend?
Related words
Common phrases
zung1 daai6 haau6 jyun4
中大校園
CUHK campus
zung1 daai6 bat1 jip6
中大畢業
graduate from CUHK
Common mistake
Be careful when using this in mainland China, as the ambiguity between the Hong Kong and Guangzhou campuses can lead to confusion. Always specify the location if the context is not already established.
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
- 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.
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