gei6 gung1技工
Jyutpinggei6 gung1
Yalegeih gūng
Definition
Mechanic, craftsman, technician, or artisan; a person who earns a living using specific technical skills.
neutralworkpeople
How it's used
Refers specifically to someone with technical or mechanical skills, often in a trade like automotive repair or building maintenance. While it can apply to various skilled trades, it is most frequently associated with blue collar technical roles rather than high level engineering or artistic crafts.
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He works as a mechanic at the garage and is very skilled.
Have you found a technician to fix the air conditioner yet?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 師傅, which is a broader term used to address any skilled tradesperson or master of a craft respectfully. Using 技工 to address someone directly can sound overly clinical or detached compared to the more common and polite 師傅.
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Grammar guides
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