saan2 gung1散工
Jyutpingsaan2 gung1
Yalesáan gūng
Definition
Temporary or casual job.
colloquialwork
How it's used
Refers specifically to casual labor that lacks the benefits and stability of full-time employment. It is frequently associated with manual labor or service industry roles where payment is often settled daily or weekly rather than monthly.
Measure word
fan2份fánExamples
He is doing temporary work lately, so his schedule is quite flexible.
Related words
Common phrases
to work a temporary job
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a part-time job that has a fixed contract or regular hours, as those are typically referred to as 兼職.
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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.
