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Jyutpingbou2 juk6 jyun4
Yalebóu yuhk yùhn
Definition
A child care worker or nursery worker; a keeper or breeder who cares for animals.
- child care worker; nursery or daycare worker
- animal keeper; breeder; zookeeper
neutralpeoplework
How it's used
The term covers both human childcare and animal care, though the context usually makes the distinction clear. When referring to human childcare, it often implies a role focused on basic needs and development in a nursery setting. In animal contexts, it is the standard term for those who look after animals in zoos or sanctuaries.
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She works as a nursery worker at a kindergarten and is very patient.
This zookeeper takes care of the pandas very carefully.
Related words
Common phrases
kindergarten nursery worker
animal keeper
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 褓姆, which specifically refers to a nanny or babysitter who works in a private home rather than an institutional setting.
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Grammar guides
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
