bei3 syu1祕書秘书
Jyutpingbei3 syu1
Yalebei syū
Definition
A secretary
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How it's used
Professional titles like this are often used as direct forms of address in an office setting. While it functions as a job title, it is also common to refer to someone by their surname followed by this title to show respect. It is a standard term that carries no specific slang or informal connotation.
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go3個goExamples
Have you asked the secretary to help handle it yet?
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Grammar guides
- 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.
- In 30 secondsThe whole language at a glance. No tenses, no plurals, six tones, sentence particles. Read this before you dive into any specific topic.
- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
