caam1 mau4參謀参谋
Jyutpingcaam1 mau4
Yalechāam màuh
Definition
Staff officer or advisor who helps military commanders make decisions.
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How it's used
While originally a military term, this is frequently used in business or organizational contexts to describe someone who acts as a key advisor or strategist. It implies a role that is focused on planning and providing expert insight rather than direct command. In casual settings, it can also be used jokingly to refer to a friend who always gives elaborate advice.
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He has been the general's chief of staff for many years.
Which staff officer came up with this plan?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 顧問, which is a consultant or advisor who may be external to the organization. A 參謀 is typically an internal member of the team or staff who works closely with the leader on operational decisions.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
