dei6 kan4地勤
Jyutpingdei6 kan4
Yaledeih kàhn
Definition
Airport ground crew or ground service staff.
colloquialworktransport
How it's used
Refers specifically to airport staff who handle passenger services like check-in and boarding, rather than technical maintenance crew. While it can be used as a noun for the job role, it is very common to hear it used as a shorthand for the person doing the job. It carries a professional but functional tone, often used when seeking assistance in the terminal.
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go3個goExamples
He works as ground staff at the airport and has to work shifts every day.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this term for flight attendants or pilots, as it strictly refers to staff based on the ground. Learners sometimes confuse it with general airport staff, but it is specifically tied to passenger-facing ground operations.
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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.
