hyut3 hon6 gung1 cong2血汗工廠血汗工厂
Jyutpinghyut3 hon6 gung1 cong2
Yalehyut hohn gūng chóng
Definition
Sweatshop; a workplace with poor working conditions and severe exploitation of workers' rights.
colloquialworkpeople
How it's used
This term carries a strong sense of moral condemnation and is frequently used in discussions about labor rights and ethical consumerism. It highlights not just the physical labor, but the exploitative nature of the management and the lack of basic safety or fair pay. It is a direct translation of the English concept and is widely understood in modern Hong Kong society.
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gaan1間gānExamples
This place is a well-known sweatshop.
How can you stand working in a sweatshop?
Related words
Common phrases
boycott sweatshops
sweatshop products
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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.
