ngoi6 mou6 jyun4外務員外务员
Jyutpingngoi6 mou6 jyun4
Yalengoih mouh yùhn
Definition
External affairs officer; an employee who handles public relations, sales, or business outside the office.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in a professional or corporate context to describe someone whose role involves representing the company or organization to external parties. It carries a formal tone compared to general sales or service roles, emphasizing the responsibility of managing external relations rather than just internal tasks.
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He is working as an external affairs officer and has to go out to meet clients all the time.
Have you found the external affairs officer to help handle this matter yet?
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Common phrases
senior external affairs officer
external affairs team
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general sales roles, but it specifically implies a focus on external communication and coordination rather than direct retail sales.
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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.
