to4 gung1舵工
Jyutpingto4 gung1
Yaletòh gūng
Definition
Helmsman; quartermaster.
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How it's used
This term is specifically used for someone operating the steering mechanism of a vessel. While it sounds professional, it is also occasionally used metaphorically in business or political contexts to describe someone who is in charge of steering the direction of an organization or project.
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go3個goExamples
That helmsman is very experienced, he steers the boat very steadily.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
