siu1 fong4 jyun4消防員消防员
Jyutpingsiu1 fong4 jyun4
Yalesīu fòhng yùhn
Definition
Firefighter; a professional responsible for firefighting, rescue, and emergency services.
neutralworkpeople
How it's used
Firefighters in Hong Kong are highly respected and often referred to as 消防哥哥 in casual conversation, especially by children. Beyond firefighting, their duties are broad and include emergency rescue services like freeing people trapped in elevators or handling chemical leaks. They are distinct from the police force, though they often coordinate during major emergencies.
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His dream when he was little was to be a firefighter.
Firefighters are truly heroic when they are putting out fires.
Related words
Common phrases
professional firefighter
heroic firefighter
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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.
