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當差. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
當差, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
當差 in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
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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)
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當
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差
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| simp. (当差)
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当
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差
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Pronunciation
Verb
當差
- to run errands for officials or employers
- (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.
- Good kids don't become cops.
Noun
當差
- male servant