si1 bong1私幫私帮
Jyutpingsi1 bong1
Yalesī bōng
Definition
One's own business or freelance work done outside of their regular job.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to using company time, equipment, or clients to conduct one's own private work. It carries a slightly illicit or unprofessional connotation, as it implies a conflict of interest or a breach of employment ethics. It is distinct from a legitimate side hustle or freelance work done outside of office hours.
Examples
He is always running his side business while at the office.
Did you use company resources when you were working on your side business?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply having a second job or freelance work. Using this term implies that the work is being done under the nose of an employer or by misusing their resources.
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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.
