gon3 si6幹事干事
Jyutpinggon3 si6
Yalegon sih
Definition
An officer or committee member responsible for specific affairs within an organization.
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How it's used
Often associated with student unions or professional associations, this term implies a specific functional role rather than a general leadership position. It carries a sense of being an active worker who handles the logistics and execution of tasks for an organization.
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go3個goExamples
He is a committee member of the student union, responsible for organizing events.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the Mandarin slang usage of 幹, which is a vulgar term for sexual intercourse. In Cantonese, 幹事 is strictly a formal or professional title and does not carry that vulgar connotation.
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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.
