zung1 dim2鐘點钟点

Jyutpingzung1 dim2

Yalejūng dím

名詞Uncommon

Definition

A part-time maid or worker who is paid on an hourly basis.

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How it's used

Refers specifically to domestic helpers who come for a few hours to perform tasks like cleaning or cooking, rather than live-in staff. It is common to drop the word 工人 or 阿姐 when referring to them in casual speech. The term focuses on the hourly payment structure, distinguishing them from full-time domestic workers.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

ngo5我ceng2請zo2咗go3個zung1鐘dim2點bong1幫sau2手mut3抹coeng1窗。

I hired a part-time cleaner to help wipe the windows.

nei5你uk1屋kei2企go2嗰go3個zung1鐘dim2點gei2幾dim2點zau2走aa4呀？

What time does the part-time cleaner at your place leave?

Common phrases

zung1鐘dim2點gung1工

hourly-paid worker

ceng2請zung1鐘dim2點

to hire a part-time cleaner

Common mistake

Avoid using this to refer to any part-time job, as it is strictly associated with domestic services like cleaning or cooking. Using it for other types of part-time work will sound confusing to native speakers.