se5 wui2 gung1 zok3 ze2社會工作者社会工作者
Jyutpingse5 wui2 gung1 zok3 ze2
Yaleséh wúi gūng jok jé
Definition
Social worker; a professional who helps individuals, families, or communities recover and adapt to their environments.
neutralworkpeople
How it's used
People in Hong Kong almost always shorten this term to 社工 in daily conversation. Using the full four-character title sounds formal, academic, or official, such as when reading a job description or a government document. In casual settings, calling someone a 社會工作者 might sound like you are reading from a textbook.
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wai6位waihExamples
He has been a social worker for many years.
Related words
Common phrases
Registered Social Worker
Common mistake
Learners often use the full term in casual speech where 社工 is the natural choice. Using the full term can make you sound overly formal or like you are speaking in a written style.
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