ceot1 gang1出更
Jyutpingceot1 gang1
Yalechēut gāng
Definition
To go on duty or go on patrol, especially of a uniformed police officer.
colloquialwork
How it's used
Specifically refers to the act of starting a shift for uniformed personnel like police officers or security guards. It carries a sense of professional responsibility and routine, distinguishing it from general terms for starting work like 開工. The term implies the person is putting on a uniform and heading out to their designated post.
Examples
He is on duty tonight and won't be coming home for dinner.
Related words
Common phrases
getting ready for duty
working the night shift
Common mistake
Avoid using this for office jobs or general work, as it sounds like you are specifically referring to a uniformed role. It is not interchangeable with standard work shifts in non-uniformed sectors.
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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.
