fo2 tau2 zoeng1 gwan1伙頭將軍伙头将军
Jyutpingfo2 tau2 zoeng1 gwan1
Yalefó táu jēung gwān
Definition
A chef or head cook, especially one in a military kitchen or communal mess hall.
colloquialfoodpeople
How it's used
Originally referring to the person in charge of the kitchen in the military, this term has evolved into a playful, slightly self-deprecating way to describe a home cook. It carries a sense of lightheartedness that a standard word like 廚師 lacks. You will often hear it used when someone is preparing a large meal for friends or family.
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go3個goExamples
He used to be a chef, he is very good at cooking.
Are you going to be the chef today?
Related words
Common phrases
to be the chef
Common mistake
Do not use this term in a professional restaurant setting, as it sounds informal and potentially disrespectful to a trained chef. It is strictly for home cooking or casual contexts.
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Grammar guides
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