gu3 zyu2顧主顾主
Jyutpinggu3 zyu2
Yalegu jyú
Definition
Employer; a person or organization that employs people.
neutralworkpeople
How it's used
While 顧主 is the standard term for an employer, it is frequently used in formal or legal contexts such as employment contracts or official documents. In casual daily conversation, people often prefer using the specific job title of the person or simply referring to them as 老闆. Using 顧主 in a very informal setting can sometimes sound slightly detached or overly professional.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse 顧主 with 僱主. While they are sometimes used interchangeably in casual writing, 僱主 is the technically correct character for employer, as it contains the radical for person, whereas 顧 relates to looking after or considering.
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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.
