wun6 baan1換班换班
Jyutpingwun6 baan1
Yalewuhn bāan
Definition
To change shifts or relieve a person on duty.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the act of swapping or handing over a work shift to another person. It is commonly used in service industries like retail or catering where staff work in rotating shifts. While it implies a mutual agreement, it is often used when asking for a favor to cover a specific time slot.
Examples
I need to swap shifts with my colleague tonight.
Can you help me cover my shift?
Related words
Common phrases
to find someone to cover a shift
to request a shift change
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 轉工, which means to change jobs or switch to a different company entirely. 換班 only refers to changing the schedule within the same role.
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