gou1 gon3高幹高干
Jyutpinggou1 gon3
Yalegōu gon
Definition
Senior cadre; high-ranking government official.
neutralpeople
How it's used
Refers specifically to high ranking officials within the political structure of mainland China. It carries a distinct connotation of power, privilege, and elite status, often used to describe someone with significant connections or influence. It is rarely used to describe local Hong Kong government officials.
Measure word
wai6位waihExamples
All of his family members are senior cadres.
That senior cadre is coming to inspect today.
Related words
Common phrases
children of senior cadres
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe corporate executives or managers in a private business setting, as it is strictly reserved for government or party officials.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
