bou6 haa6部下
Jyutpingbou6 haa6
Yalebouh hah
Definition
Subordinate; a person of lower rank in a department, organization, or military unit.
neutralworkpeople
How it's used
Refers specifically to someone under one's direct command or supervision in a professional or hierarchical setting. It carries a slightly more formal or military undertone compared to the more common and neutral term 下屬. Using it in a casual office environment might sound overly dramatic or stiff.
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go3個goExamples
He is very strict with his subordinates.
How do you manage those few subordinates of yours?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this word to describe colleagues of equal rank or people you simply work alongside. It implies a clear power dynamic where you possess authority over the person being referred to.
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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.
