si6 mou6 so2事務所事务所
Jyutpingsi6 mou6 so2
Yalesih mouh só
Definition
An agency, office, or professional firm that handles administrative, legal, or business affairs for clients.
neutralwork
How it's used
This term is primarily used for professional service firms, especially those involving legal, accounting, or administrative consultancy. It carries a formal and professional tone, distinguishing it from a general office or workplace like 寫字樓. You will rarely hear it used for a standard corporate office where a company manages its own internal affairs.
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gaan1間gānExamples
He works at that law firm.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 寫字樓, which is the common, everyday term for any office space. Using 事務所 for a standard company office sounds overly formal or even slightly unnatural.
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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.
