dai6 jat1 syu1 gei3第一書記第一书记
Jyutpingdai6 jat1 syu1 gei3
Yaledaih yāt syū gei
Definition
First secretary; the leader of certain political parties or organizations.
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How it's used
This title is primarily used in political or organizational contexts, particularly within socialist party structures or specific administrative bodies. It carries a formal weight that distinguishes it from a general administrative assistant or office clerk. In Hong Kong, it is rarely used in casual daily conversation unless discussing specific foreign political figures or historical party hierarchies.
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wai6位waihExamples
He is the first secretary of that company.
When will the first secretary come back for the meeting?
Related words
Common phrases
First Secretary of the Party
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general secretarial roles like 秘書. Remember that 第一書記 implies a high ranking leadership position rather than a clerical or support role.
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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.
