ji6 cyu4*2二廚二厨
Jyutpingji6 cyu4*2
Yaleyih chyú4*
Definition
Second chef; sous chef.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the sous-chef who manages the kitchen operations under the head chef. While it is a professional title, it is frequently used in casual conversation when discussing workplace hierarchy in restaurants. It carries a sense of seniority and technical skill, as the person in this role is often responsible for training junior staff.
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He has been a second chef at this restaurant for many years.
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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.
