san1 ding1新丁
Jyutpingsan1 ding1
Yalesān dīng
Definition
Newcomer; a person who has recently joined a group, organization, or team.
colloquialpeoplework
How it's used
Often carries a slightly informal or friendly tone compared to more formal terms like 新人. It implies someone is fresh to a specific environment, such as a workplace or a hobby group, and is still learning the ropes. It is frequently used in a self-deprecating way or by colleagues to describe someone who has just started.
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go3個goExamples
He is a newcomer to the company, please look after him.
Were you ever bullied when you were a newcomer?
Related words
Common phrases
workplace newcomer
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 新手, which specifically focuses on a lack of skill or experience in a task. 新丁 emphasizes the status of being the latest person to join a group or organization.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
