ding2 tau4 soeng6 si1頂頭上司顶头上司
Jyutpingding2 tau4 soeng6 si1
Yaledíng tàuh seuhng sī
Definition
One's immediate superior or direct boss.
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How it's used
This term carries a slightly more informal or descriptive tone than the formal term 直屬上司. It emphasizes the direct, vertical hierarchy between an employee and the person they report to. It is frequently used when venting about work or discussing office politics because it highlights the immediate pressure coming from above.
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go3個goExamples
I have a pretty good relationship with my immediate supervisor.
Related words
Common phrases
orders from one's immediate superior
to offend one's immediate superior
Common mistake
Do not use this term to refer to the CEO or top management unless they are actually your direct supervisor. It specifically refers to the person you report to directly, not just anyone in a higher position.
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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.
