zyu6 gaa1 gung1住家工
Jyutpingzyu6 gaa1 gung1
Yalejyuh gā gūng
Definition
Live-in domestic work, or a live-in domestic helper.
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How it's used
This term specifically implies a live-in arrangement where the employee resides within the employer's home. It is often used interchangeably with the more common term 工人, but specifically highlights the residential aspect of the employment. In contemporary Hong Kong, it is frequently used to describe foreign domestic helpers who are legally required to live with their employers.
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go3個goExamples
She hired a live-in domestic helper to look after the elderly at home.
Where is the live-in helper in your house from?
Related words
Common phrases
to hire a live-in domestic helper
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with a professional nanny or childminder who comes to the house daily but does not live there. Using this term for someone who commutes daily can be misleading regarding their living arrangements.
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