jiu3 jyun4要員要员
Jyutpingjiu3 jyun4
Yaleyiu yùhn
Definition
An indispensable, crucial, or key member of a team or organization.
neutralworkpeople
How it's used
Refers specifically to individuals who hold significant responsibility or influence within an organization or group. It carries a slightly formal or professional tone, often used in business or political contexts to highlight someone whose presence is essential for success.
Measure word
wai6位waihExamples
He is a crucial member of the company, what will we do without him?
This project requires several key members to take charge.
Related words
Common phrases
key company personnel
crucial department member
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe casual friends or family members, as it sounds overly bureaucratic or stiff in personal settings. It is strictly reserved for professional or organizational hierarchies.
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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.
