gau2 caat3糾察纠察
Jyutpinggau2 caat3
Yalegáu chaat
Definition
A disciplinary officer, marshal, or usher who maintains public order.
neutralschoolpeople
How it's used
Originally referring to officials tasked with inspecting conduct, this term is now commonly applied to students or volunteers who maintain order in schools or at public events. It carries a sense of authority and responsibility for upholding rules rather than just observing them. You will often see it used in school settings to describe students who monitor hallways or gates.
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The school arranged disciplinary officers to check uniforms at the entrance.
That disciplinary officer is very strict and doesn't allow people to be late.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 警察, which refers to professional police officers. A 糾察 is typically an internal monitor or a temporary volunteer, not a member of the law enforcement agency.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
