gun1 gaai1官階官阶
Jyutpinggun1 gaai1
Yalegūn gāai
Definition
Official rank; the position or rank of an official within a government body.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to hierarchical status within a government or bureaucratic structure. Unlike general job titles, it carries a formal weight associated with civil service or administrative authority. It is rarely used in casual conversation unless discussing politics or historical dramas.
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He has worked for so many years, but his official rank has never been promoted.
Do you know how high that official's rank is?
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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.
