si6 tau2事頭事头
Jyutpingsi6 tau2
Yalesih táu
Definition
Boss; employer; shop owner.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the person in charge of a business or shop, often carrying a slightly more informal or traditional feel than the common term 老闆. It is frequently used by employees to refer to their superior in a workplace setting, or by customers to refer to the proprietor of a small shop. Using this term can sound more grounded and local compared to more corporate or formal alternatives.
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The boss told me to come to work earlier tomorrow.
Related words
Common phrases
boss's wife or female boss
Common mistake
Avoid using this term to refer to a high level corporate executive or a manager in a large modern office, as it is more commonly associated with small business owners or traditional tradespeople. In a professional corporate environment, 老闆 is the standard choice.
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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.
