baau3 zung1爆鐘爆钟
Jyutpingbaau3 zung1
Yalebaau jūng
Definition
To work overtime; to exceed the maximum allowed working hours.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to exceeding a predetermined limit of working hours, often in industries with strict shift scheduling or hourly contracts. It carries a sense of urgency or caution, as it implies a breach of contract or an exhaustion of resources. It is frequently used in professional settings to warn colleagues that someone is no longer available to take on extra shifts.
Examples
He has already exceeded his working hours this month, don't assign him any more tasks.
If you keep working, you will exceed your hours, hurry up and finish work.
Related words
Common phrases
overtime pay for exceeding limits
to work until exceeding the limit
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 爆鐘 in the context of massage parlours, where it refers to extending a service session beyond the original booking. In a professional office setting, it strictly refers to labor hours.
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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.
