zyun1 soeng6 jyun2 haau6專上院校专上院校
Jyutpingzyun1 soeng6 jyun2 haau6
Yalejyūn seuhng yún haauh
Definition
A tertiary education institution or college.
neutralschool
How it's used
This term is a formal, institutional designation used primarily in academic, government, or news contexts to cover all post-secondary bodies. While it encompasses universities, it is broader and includes vocational or community colleges that do not hold full university status. You will rarely hear it in casual conversation, where people prefer to name the specific school or simply use 大學.
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gaan1間gānExamples
Which tertiary institution is he studying at?
The facilities at this tertiary institution are very complete.
Related words
Common phrases
to enter a tertiary institution
tertiary institution student
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 中學 or 小學, as it specifically refers to post-secondary education. It is a collective noun for institutions, not a term for the level of education itself, which is 專上教育.
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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.
