aa3 tau4亞頭亚头
Jyutpingaa3 tau4
Yalea tàuh
Definition
Boss, leader, or head of a group.
colloquialworkpeople
How it's used
This term is a casual way to refer to a superior or person in charge, often used among colleagues to talk about their manager behind their back. It carries a slightly informal, sometimes irreverent tone compared to more professional titles like 經理 or 老闆. It is gender neutral and works well in almost any workplace hierarchy.
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Common mistake
Do not use this term directly to address your boss, as it can sound overly familiar or disrespectful depending on the company culture. It is intended for talking about someone, not for calling them.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
