Learn Schools in Cantonese 學校類型

Master schools vocabulary in Cantonese! This comprehensive guide features 30 essential Cantonese words related to schools, complete with audio pronunciation and real-life video examples.

Learning schools vocabulary is crucial for everyday conversations in Cantonese. Whether you're a beginner or advancing your Cantonese skills, these words will help you express yourself naturally in Hong Kong, Guangzhou, and other Cantonese-speaking regions.

Learning Tip: Practice each word's pronunciation using the audio button , then watch real usage examples by clicking the video icon to see how native speakers use these words in context.

30 Words Audio Pronunciation Video Examples Available
Cantonese English Pronounce
hok6
學
haau6
校
school
jau6
幼
zi3
稚
jyun4
園
kindergarten
siu2
小
hok6
學
primary school
zung1
中
hok6
學
secondary school
daai6
大
hok6
學
university
hok6
學
jyun2
院
college
gwok3
國
zai3
際
hok6
學
haau6
校
international school
gung1
公
laap6
立
hok6
學
haau6
校
public school
gei3
寄
suk1
宿
hok6
學
haau6
校
boarding school
soeng1
商
hok6
學
jyun2
院
business school
faat3
法
hok6
學
jyun2
院
law school
san4
神
hok6
學
jyun2
院
theology seminary
vocational school
preschool
sing4
成
jan4
人
gaau3
教
juk6
育
adult education
special education
private school
music school
dance academy
language center
bou2
補
zaap6
習
se5
社
tutorial school
art school
martial arts school
engineering college
medical school
film academy
culinary school
nursing school
sports academy
fashion institute

How to Use This Vocabulary List

  1. Listen First: Click the button to hear native Cantonese pronunciation
  2. See It in Context: Click the icon (when available) to watch video clips showing how native speakers use this word in real conversations
  3. Practice Daily: Try to use 2 new words each day in your Cantonese conversations
  4. Create Sentences: Don't just memorize - create your own sentences using these schools words

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After mastering schools vocabulary, you might want to explore other essential Cantonese vocabulary categories to expand your language skills further. Check out our complete vocabulary collection to discover more themed word lists.

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Quick Facts
  • 📚 30 words in this category
  • 🎯 Difficulty: Beginner-Friendly
  • ⏱️ Estimated learning time: 60 minutes
  • 🎬 12 words with video examples

Why Learn Schools in Cantonese?

Understanding schools-related vocabulary is essential for anyone learning Cantonese, whether you're planning to visit Hong Kong, communicate with Cantonese-speaking friends and family, or immerse yourself in Cantonese culture through films, TV shows, and music.

These 30 carefully selected words represent the most commonly used schools terms in everyday Cantonese conversations. Each word comes with:

  • Jyutping romanization - showing you exactly how to pronounce each word
  • Audio pronunciation - recorded by native Cantonese speakers
  • Video examples - see and hear the words used in authentic contexts (where available)

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