sau1 lei5 gung1修理工
Jyutpingsau1 lei5 gung1
Yalesāu léih gūng
Definition
Repairer, mechanic, or maintenance worker.
neutralworkpeople
How it's used
Refers specifically to someone who fixes mechanical or household items. While it is a standard term, people often use more specific titles like 師傅 to address the person directly, as it sounds more respectful and natural in a service context.
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go3個goExamples
The repairer at home has been fixing it for a long time.
Related words
Common phrases
to look for a repairer
professional repairer
Common mistake
Avoid using this term as a direct address to someone you hired, as it can sound overly clinical or detached. Using 師傅 is the standard way to address any skilled tradesperson in Hong Kong.
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Grammar guides
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- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
- Possession (嘅)How to say my, your, and his, and how to link a describing word to a noun, all with the little word 嘅 (ge3).
