gung1 caa1公差
Jyutpinggung1 caa1
Yalegūng chā
Definition
An official errand or business trip.
colloquialworktravel
How it's used
Refers specifically to travel or tasks undertaken on behalf of an employer or organization. While it carries a formal tone, it is frequently used in everyday office settings to distinguish work travel from personal vacations. It is almost always paired with the verb 出 to describe the act of going out on such an assignment.
Examples
He has to go on an official business trip to Beijing next week.
Is the company paying for your official business trip this time?
Related words
Common phrases
to go on an official errand
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 出差, which is the more common, neutral term for a business trip. Using 公差 can sometimes sound slightly more bureaucratic or emphasize the official nature of the task rather than just the travel itself.
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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.
