ding2 tau4頂頭顶头
Jyutpingding2 tau4
Yaledíng tàuh
Definition
Immediate, as in one's direct boss or supervisor.
colloquialworkpeople
How it's used
Refers specifically to the person directly above you in a hierarchy, often implying a sense of pressure or direct accountability. It is almost always used in a work context to describe the person who gives you orders or reviews your performance. While it can be used on its own, it is most frequently heard as part of the phrase 頂頭上司.
Examples
My immediate boss is asking me to work overtime again.
Who is your immediate supervisor?
Related words
Common phrases
immediate boss
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 頂頭風, which refers to a headwind. The meaning is strictly limited to hierarchical relationships and does not describe physical position or direction.
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Grammar guides
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