bo1 si2波士
Jyutpingbo1 si2
Yalebō sí
Definition
Boss, supervisor, or employer.
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How it's used
Borrowed directly from English, this term is frequently used in professional settings to refer to a superior or employer. It carries a slightly more casual or modern tone compared to the more traditional term 老闆. While it is widely understood, it is generally used when speaking about a supervisor rather than addressing them directly.
Measure word
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Related words
Common phrases
the big boss
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 波, which refers to a ball or the sport of football. Using the wrong tone or context can lead to confusion, as the two words are phonetically distinct but share the same initial character.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
