zung1 dim2 neoi5 jung4鐘點女傭钟点女佣
Jyutpingzung1 dim2 neoi5 jung4
Yalejūng dím néuih yùhng
Definition
A domestic helper or maidservant who is paid by the hour.
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How it's used
People in Hong Kong often shorten this to just 鐘點. It specifically refers to someone who comes for a few hours to clean or cook, distinct from a full-time live-in domestic helper who is usually referred to as 工人 or 外傭. Using the full term sounds slightly more formal or descriptive, whereas 鐘點 is the go-to term in casual conversation.
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I hired a part-time maid to help clean the house.
Have you found a part-time maid yet?
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Common phrases
to hire a part-time maid
a polite way to address a part-time maid
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with a full-time domestic helper. Calling a full-time helper a 鐘點女傭 is inaccurate and implies they only work for a few hours, which is a different employment arrangement.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
