tau4 tau4頭頭头头
Jyutpingtau4 tau4
Yaletàuh tàuh
Definition
Leader, chief, head, or boss.
colloquialpeoplework
How it's used
This term carries a slightly informal or even dismissive tone compared to more formal titles like 經理 or 主管. It is often used when referring to someone in charge of a group or project, sometimes implying that the person is just one of many heads or perhaps not the most respected authority figure. It is common to hear it used in workplace gossip or when discussing someone's position in a casual, non-professional setting.
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go3個goExamples
He is the boss of this company and has a lot of say.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 頭先, which means just now. Using 頭頭 to mean first or beginning is incorrect, as it specifically refers to a person in a leadership role.
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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.
