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Jyutpingbei3 syu1 zoeng2
Yalebei syū jéung
Definition
Secretary-general; a chief secretary who manages documents, assists agency heads, and directs their department.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a high ranking administrative official within an organization or government body. Unlike a general office secretary, this role carries significant executive authority and oversight responsibilities. It is a formal title used in professional or political contexts rather than casual conversation.
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wai6位waihExamples
The secretary general will attend that meeting today.
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Common phrases
UN Secretary General
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
