hoi2 gwaan1 jan4 jyun4海關人員海关人员
Jyutpinghoi2 gwaan1 jan4 jyun4
Yalehói gwāan yàhn yùhn
Definition
Customs officer; a member of the customs service.
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How it's used
This term refers specifically to the uniformed officials responsible for border control and inspecting goods. While it is the formal title, locals often shorten it to just 海關 when referring to the department or the officers collectively. It carries a professional and slightly authoritative tone compared to more casual ways of describing border staff.
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Customs officers are intercepting and checking passengers at the airport.
Related words
Common phrases
customs officer inspection
customs officer interception
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 警察, but they have distinct roles. Remember that 海關人員 deal with goods and customs regulations, whereas 警察 handle general law enforcement and public safety.
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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.
