dek1 gaang1趯更
Jyutpingdek1 gaang1
Yaledēk gāang
Definition
To go off duty, leave the workplace, or slack off; also to flee or escape.
- slangto go off duty or leave the workplace
- slangto slack off, shirk duty, or play truant
- slangto flee, escape, or run for one's life
colloquialwork
How it's used
Primarily used in the context of shift work, this term carries a slightly informal or even rebellious nuance. It implies leaving one's post or workplace, often with a sense of urgency or a desire to escape responsibilities. It can also be used to describe someone who is shirking their duties by slipping away unnoticed.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with standard terms like 收工, which is neutral. Using 趯更 in a formal setting or when speaking to a supervisor might sound unprofessional or imply that you are abandoning your post without permission.
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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.
