bong1 gung1幫工帮工
Jyutpingbong1 gung1
Yalebōng gūng
Definition
A temporary helper who assists at a shop or workplace but is not a permanent employee.
colloquialworkpeople
How it's used
Refers specifically to casual, often temporary assistance in a business setting, usually involving family members or friends. It implies a lack of formal employment status or a regular contract. The term carries a sense of informal, unpaid or ad hoc support rather than professional labor.
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go3個goExamples
He is helping out at the shop today, no need to pay him.
You should find someone to help out with stocking the goods.
Related words
Common phrases
to look for someone to help out
to work as a casual helper
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a regular part time employee, as that would be 兼職. Using 幫工 for a professional staff member sounds dismissive or implies they are just an amateur helper.
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Grammar guides
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