gun2 gung1管工
Jyutpinggun2 gung1
Yalegún gūng
Definition
Foreman or supervisor; a person whose job is to manage entry-level workers.
colloquialworkpeople
How it's used
Primarily used in construction or industrial settings to refer to the person directly overseeing manual laborers. It carries a specific sense of being the bridge between the workers and the higher management, often implying someone who is hands on and physically present on site.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
The foreman at this construction site is very fierce.
You should go talk to the foreman about the progress.
Related words
Common phrases
construction site foreman
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with a general manager or office supervisor, as it specifically implies a blue collar or site based supervisory role.
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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.
