saam1 hang4三行
Jyutpingsaam1 hang4
Yalesāam hàhng
Definition
Construction trades related to building and renovation, such as bricklaying, carpentry, painting, and plumbing.
colloquialwork
How it's used
Originally referring to three specific trades, the term has evolved into a broad umbrella for various construction and renovation workers. It is most commonly used when referring to hiring skilled manual labor for home maintenance or building projects. People often use it to refer to the workers themselves, calling them 三行師傅.
Examples
He hired construction tradespeople to help with his home renovation.
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Common mistake
Do not use this to refer to a specific single trade like carpentry or painting, as it is a collective term. It is also not used for high level engineering or architecture roles.
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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.
