caai1 si6差事
Jyutpingcaai1 si6
Yalechāai sih
Definition
An assigned task, duty, or job.
- assignment; errand; a task given by someone else to perform
- job; occupation; work
colloquialwork
How it's used
Refers specifically to a task or errand assigned by someone else, often implying a sense of obligation or being sent on behalf of another. It carries a slightly more traditional or formal nuance compared to the everyday word 做嘢, making it sound like a specific mission rather than a general job description.
Measure word
gin2件gínExamples
The boss assigned a task to me today.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe your general career or daily employment, as it specifically refers to a single, discrete task or errand rather than a profession.
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Grammar guides
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