zung2 gung1 cing4 si1總工程師总工程师
Jyutpingzung2 gung1 cing4 si1
Yalejúng gūng chìhng sī
Definition
Chief engineer.
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How it's used
Professional titles like this are often used as a direct address in a workplace setting to show respect. Unlike some other titles, it is rarely shortened in formal communication, though colleagues might omit the title and use a name if they are on familiar terms.
Measure word
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This project is under the responsibility of the Chief Engineer.
Will the Chief Engineer come to the meeting today?
Related words
Common phrases
Chief Engineer's office
Grammar color guide
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Particle
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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.
