當差

Chinese

to act as; represent; equal
to act as; represent; equal; should; fitting; suitable; adequate; proper; replace; to be; to hold a position; manage; withstand; when; during; ought; match equally; same; obstruct; just at (a time or place); on the spot; right; just at
 
differ from; short of; to lack
differ from; short of; to lack; poor; send; a messenger; a mission; to commission; uneven; difference; discrepancy; to differ; error; to err; to make a mistake
 
trad. (當差) 當 差
simp. (当差) 当 差

Pronunciation

Verb

當差

  1. to run errands for officials or employers
  2. (Cantonese) to be a police officer
    好仔唔當差。 [Cantonese, trad.]
    好仔唔当差。 [Cantonese, simp.]
    hou2 zai2 m4 dong1 caai1. [Jyutping]
    Good kids don't become cops.

Noun

當差

  1. male servant
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