sau6 san1受薪
Jyutpingsau6 san1
Yalesauh sān
Definition
Salaried; paid; receiving a salary to do a job.
neutralwork
How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal or professional contexts to describe someone who works for a wage or salary, rather than being self employed or working for free. It carries a slightly more detached or administrative tone compared to simply saying 打工. You will frequently encounter it in news reports or official documents discussing labor rights and employment status.
Examples
He has been a salaried employee for many years.
Are you a paid employee?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this as a verb to mean receiving a paycheck, but it functions strictly as an adjective. It cannot be used to describe the act of getting paid, which is better expressed by phrases like 出糧.
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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.
