syu3 mou6庶務庶务
Jyutpingsyu3 mou6
Yalesyu mouh
Definition
General affairs; routine administrative tasks.
neutralwork
How it's used
Refers specifically to the administrative or logistical tasks that keep an office or organization running smoothly, such as managing supplies or facilities. It is a formal term often found in job titles or department names rather than in casual conversation about household chores. While it encompasses a broad range of duties, it typically excludes high level strategic decision making.
Examples
Who is in charge of general affairs at this company?
He has done general affairs for many years and is very experienced.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general housework or personal errands, but it is strictly used in a professional or organizational context. Do not use it to describe doing laundry or cleaning your own bedroom.
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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.
