lou4 dung6 bou2 wu6勞動保護劳动保护
Jyutpinglou4 dung6 bou2 wu6
Yalelòuh duhng bóu wuh
Definition
Labor protection; measures and regulations to ensure safety and health at work.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal, legal, or industrial contexts rather than everyday casual conversation. It often appears in official government documents or company safety manuals to describe policies and gear meant to keep workers safe. In a more casual setting, people are much more likely to use terms like 安全裝備 or 保護裝備.
Examples
The company must provide sufficient labour protection.
Do you know where to buy labour protection equipment?
Common phrases
labour protection equipment
labour protection regulations
Common mistake
Learners often use this term too broadly in daily life, but it sounds overly bureaucratic or academic in casual speech. It is not a term you would use to describe wearing a helmet while riding a bicycle.
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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.
