leon4 wun6輪換轮换
Jyutpingleon4 wun6
Yalelèuhn wuhn
Definition
To take turns; to rotate or alternate duties.
neutralworkdaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the systematic or scheduled exchange of roles or tasks between people. Unlike the more general 輪流 which simply means taking turns doing something, 輪換 implies a structured handover or a shift-based arrangement. It is frequently used in professional or organizational contexts where duties are rotated among team members.
Examples
We take turns doing this job.
When are you guys taking turns?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 輪流, which is a broader term for taking turns in any activity. 輪換 specifically carries the nuance of replacing one person with another to continue a process.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
