bou6 zoeng2部長部长
Jyutpingbou6 zoeng2
Yalebouh jéung
Definition
The head of a department, such as a government minister or a restaurant captain.
- government minister; head of a government department
- captain or manager of a Chinese restaurant
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How it's used
In a Hong Kong restaurant context, this refers to the floor manager or captain who oversees the waitstaff and handles customer requests. It carries a sense of authority within the dining room, distinct from the political title used for government officials. You will often see them wearing a different uniform or a suit to distinguish them from regular servers.
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He is the captain of this restaurant.
Ask the captain to help you handle it.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the political title used in news reports, as the restaurant usage is a specific local job title. Using it to address a government minister in a casual setting would be highly inappropriate.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
