sau1 gung1收工

Jyutpingsau1 gung1

Yalesāu gūng

動詞Common

Definition

To get off work for the day, or to finish and wrap up a piece of work.

to finish work for the day; to get off work
to wrap up or complete a specific task or project

colloquialworkdaily actions

How it's used

Refers specifically to the act of finishing one's shift or tasks for the day, rather than just quitting a job permanently. It is frequently used in casual settings among colleagues to signal the end of the workday. The term carries a sense of relief or finality, often implying that the person is ready to head home or relax.

Examples

gam1今jat6日gei2幾dim2點sau1收gung1工aa4呀？

What time are you getting off work today?

ngo5我zou6做jyun4完le1呢fan2份je5嘢zau6就sau1收gung1工laa3喇。

I'll be done for the day once I finish this.

Common phrases

zeon2準si4時sau1收gung1工

to get off work on time

sau1收gung1工heoi3去jam2飲je5嘢

to go for drinks after work

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 辭職, which means to resign or quit a job entirely. Using 收工 to describe quitting a job would be misunderstood as simply finishing the day's shift.