cou1 cung5 je5粗重嘢

Jyutpingcou1 cung5 je5

Yalechōu chúhng yéh

名詞

Definition

Heavy physical labor; strenuous or demanding work.

colloquialworkdaily actions

How it's used

Refers specifically to physical labor that requires significant strength or endurance, often implying manual tasks like moving furniture, construction, or heavy lifting. It carries a slightly old-fashioned or traditional undertone regarding gender roles, as it is historically associated with tasks deemed suitable for men. The term is rarely used for desk jobs or mentally demanding work, even if those tasks are stressful.

Examples

ni1呢di1啲cou1粗cung5重je5嘢，nei5你wan2搵jan4人bong1幫sau2手bun1搬laa1啦。

Find someone to help you move these heavy things.

keoi5佢ping4平si4時zou6做gwaan3慣cou1粗cung5重je5嘢，san1身tai2體hou3好koeng4強zong3壯。

He is used to doing strenuous work, so he is very strong.

Common phrases

zou6做cou1粗cung5重je5嘢

to do heavy labor

Common mistake

Do not use this to describe mentally taxing work or complex projects, as it strictly refers to physical exertion. Learners sometimes mistakenly use it for any difficult task, but it is specifically tied to the body and physical output.