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Definition
Leader or head of an organization.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the head of a group, often implying a sense of authority or command within a hierarchy. It is frequently used in contexts involving gangs, secret societies, or fictional organizations, carrying a slightly more dramatic or formal weight than everyday terms like 老闆 or 負責人.
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Who exactly is the leader of this organization?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to refer to a standard business manager or supervisor, as it implies a more absolute or charismatic power structure. For common professional roles, stick to 經理 or 老闆 to sound natural.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
