cin4 sin3前線前线

Jyutpingcin4 sin3

Yalechìhn sin

名詞Uncommon

Definition

Front line or forefront, both literally in battle and figuratively in daily work.

front line in battle; the area directly facing the enemy
figurativeforefront or front line of a profession; where hands-on work is done

colloquialworkpeople

How it's used

Originally referring to military combat zones, this term has evolved to describe any role involving direct interaction with the public or the core task at hand. It carries a sense of being in the thick of the action, often implying a high-pressure or demanding environment. It is frequently used in professional contexts to distinguish between operational staff and management or administrative support.

Measure word

tiu4條tìuh

Examples

keoi5佢dei6哋hai6係cin4前sin3線jyun4員gung1工，seng4成jat6日dou1都jiu3要deoi3對zyu6住haak3客。

They are frontline staff and have to deal with customers all the time.

nei5你hang2肯m4唔hang2肯heoi3去cin4前sin3線bong1幫sau2手aa4呀？

Are you willing to go to the front line to help out?

Common phrases

cin4前sin3線jan4人jyun4員

frontline personnel

cin4前sin3線gung1工zok3作

frontline work

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with the English word front, which can refer to the front of a building or a queue. In Cantonese, use 前面 for physical location and 排隊 for queues, reserving 前線 specifically for roles or zones of direct engagement.