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Definition
Apprentice chef who assists the main chef.
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How it's used
This term specifically refers to the kitchen staff responsible for preparing ingredients and assisting the head chef during service. It is a professional role within a traditional Cantonese restaurant kitchen hierarchy. You will rarely hear it used outside of the restaurant industry or when discussing culinary career paths.
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go3個goExamples
He has been working as an apprentice chef in the kitchen for a long time.
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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.
