fo1 man4 / man2科文
Jyutpingfo1 man4 / man2
Yalefō màhn / mán
Definition
Construction foreman; a site supervisor who assigns work and monitors project progress.
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How it's used
Originating from the English term "foreman," this word is a staple in the local construction industry. It refers specifically to the person responsible for supervising workers and managing daily site progress. It is rarely used outside of professional construction or renovation contexts.
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go3個goExamples
The foreman told us to move the bricks downstairs today.
Related words
Common phrases
construction site foreman
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with a general manager or a project engineer, as it specifically denotes the person on the ground overseeing manual labor. Using it to describe a white-collar office supervisor would sound very strange.
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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.
