zyu3 coeng4駐場驻场
Jyutpingzyu3 coeng4
Yalejyu chèuhng
Definition
To be stationed on-site; to provide services at a venue for a period of time.
- to be stationed on-site to provide services
- slangto stand guard or watch over a business
colloquialworkpeople
How it's used
Originally associated with security or triad presence at nightlife venues, the term has evolved to describe any professional stationed at a specific location for a set period. It implies a temporary but dedicated role, often used for service providers like technicians, performers, or consultants. It is distinct from being a permanent employee because it emphasizes the physical presence at a specific venue to provide a service.
Examples
There is an on-site photographer helping out at this event.
Do you know which resident singer sings the best?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being an employee, as it specifically highlights the act of being stationed at a venue to serve a particular function or client. It is rarely used for standard office jobs where someone is just 'at work'.
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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.
