daa2 zi6 gei2 gung1 zi6 gei2 waa6 si6打自己工，自己話事打自己工，自己话事
Jyutpingdaa2 zi6 gei2 gung1 zi6 gei2 waa6 si6
Yaledá jih géi gūng jih géi wah sih
Definition
To be self-employed and be your own boss, having the authority to make your own decisions.
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How it's used
This phrase captures the cultural aspiration for autonomy over traditional employment. It emphasizes the freedom to make decisions without needing approval from a superior. It is often used when someone expresses dissatisfaction with corporate hierarchy or a desire to start a small business.
Examples
I want to be self-employed so I can have more say in things.
Related words
Common phrases
not having to worry about pleasing others
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
