daa2 kaat1 zung1打卡鐘打卡钟
Jyutpingdaa2 kaat1 zung1
Yaledá kāat jūng
Definition
Time recorder or punch clock used for logging working hours.
colloquialworktechnology
How it's used
Refers specifically to the mechanical or electronic device used by employees to record their arrival and departure times. While many modern offices have replaced these with digital systems or apps, the term remains common in older industries or traditional manufacturing settings. It is often used interchangeably with the act of punching in itself.
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Remember to go to the time clock to punch in when you get to work.
This time clock is broken, how are we going to calculate the wages?
Related words
Common phrases
the time clock is broken
queueing up at the time clock
Common mistake
Learners often confuse the physical device with the act of recording time, but in Cantonese, the verb phrase 打卡 is used for both the physical clock and modern digital check-ins.
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Grammar guides
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