syu2 kei4 gung1暑期工
Jyutpingsyu2 kei4 gung1
Yalesyú kèih gūng
Definition
Summer job; temporary work done by students during their summer vacation.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to temporary employment taken by students during their summer break. While it implies a short term commitment, it is often used to describe the first professional experience a young person has before entering the workforce full time.
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Common phrases
to work a summer job
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with full time or permanent part time work as it carries a strong connotation of being seasonal and tied to the academic calendar.
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