se2 zi6 lau4寫字樓写字楼
Jyutpingse2 zi6 lau4
Yalesé jih làuh
Definition
Office; a workplace for indoor administrative or clerical work.
colloquialworkplaces
How it's used
Refers specifically to a professional, administrative workspace rather than a general room for work. While it literally translates to a place for writing characters, it is the standard term for any corporate office environment. It is often used to distinguish white collar jobs from manual labor.
Measure word
gaan1間gānExamples
She has to go to the office to work every day.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 辦公室, which is a more formal or written term used in news or official documents. Using 辦公室 in casual conversation can sound slightly stiff or like you are reading from a textbook.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
