jat6 gang1日更
Jyutpingjat6 gang1
Yaleyaht gāng
Definition
Day shift; a daytime work period.
colloquialworktime
How it's used
Refers specifically to the daytime work period, usually contrasting with 夜更. It is commonly used in service industries like retail, catering, or nursing where shift work is standard. People often use the verb 返 to indicate starting or being on a particular shift.
Examples
I am switching back to the day shift next month, no need to stay up late anymore.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 日頭, which simply means daytime in a general sense. 日更 is strictly a professional term for a scheduled work shift.
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