bou2 on1 jyun4保安員保安员
Jyutpingbou2 on1 jyun4
Yalebóu ōn yùhn
Definition
Security guard.
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How it's used
People in Hong Kong often shorten this term to just 保安 in casual conversation. While 保安員 is the formal title used in job postings or official documents, referring to someone as 保安 is perfectly acceptable and more common when speaking to friends or colleagues.
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Common phrases
shopping mall security guard
residential estate security guard
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Grammar guides
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