baan6 gung1辦公办公
Jyutpingbaan6 gung1
Yalebaahn gūng
Definition
To do office work or attend to official business.
neutralwork
How it's used
Focuses on the formal act of handling administrative tasks or professional duties rather than general labor. While it implies being in an office setting, it can also describe the act of processing official business regardless of the physical location. It carries a slightly more serious or bureaucratic tone compared to the casual 做嘢.
Examples
He is working in the office, don't go in and disturb him.
How long do you need to work today before you can leave?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe manual labor or casual tasks, as it specifically implies professional or administrative work. Using it for simple chores sounds unnatural and overly formal.
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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.
