pun3 tau4判頭判头

Jyutpingpun3 tau4

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Definition

A contractor or subcontractor in a construction project, responsible for hiring, payroll, and materials.

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How it's used

Refers specifically to the person or small firm that takes on a contract and then subcontracts the actual labor to others. It carries a slightly informal tone compared to the more professional term 承建商. Often used in casual complaints about construction delays or payment issues.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

le1呢daan1單gung1工cing4程wan2搵zo2咗bin1邊go3個pun3判tau2頭fu6負zaak3責aa4呀？

Which main contractor did you find to be in charge of this project?

pun3判tau2頭to1拖loeng4糧gaau2搞dou3到di1啲gung1工jan4人hou2好caam2慘。

The main contractor delayed the wages, making the workers suffer.

Common phrases

pun3判tau2頭lou2佬

a contractor (often used with a slightly dismissive or informal tone)

pun3判tau2頭gung1公si1司

contracting firm

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with a regular worker or a foreman. While they manage the site, they are primarily business entities responsible for the financial and logistical side of the project.