cin4 sin3 gung1 zok3 ze2前線工作者前线工作者

Jyutpingcin4 sin3 gung1 zok3 ze2
Yalechìhn sin gūng jok jé

Definition

Frontline worker.

neutralworkpeople

How it's used

This term gained significant prominence during the pandemic to describe staff directly interacting with the public or patients. It is a formal compound that has been fully adopted into everyday speech. While it sounds professional, it is frequently used in casual conversation to show empathy or respect for those in demanding roles.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

。
Many frontline workers are having a really tough time.
㗎？
Are you a frontline worker?

Related words

see alsocin4 sin3前線chình sin

Common phrases

support frontline workers
the rights of frontline workers

Grammar color guide

Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector

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