粵

臨lam4時si4工gung1

simp临时工
lam4 si4 gung1lín shí gōng

English

  1. temporary worker; temp
  2. temporary job
  3. temporary work
  4. temporary worker

粵語 — Cantonese

  1. 只係打算做一段相對短時間嘅工作(量詞:份)
  2. 擔任短時間有薪工作嘅人

Examples

  • 我需要請一個臨時工幫手處理文件。

    I need to hire a temporary worker to assist with paperwork.

  • 我而家做緊一份臨時工,幫人整理文件。

    I'm currently doing a temporary job, I help my employer organize documents. ----

  • 正式工比临时工要好。

    A permanent job is better than a temporary one.

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Sources: cc-cedict, rime-cantonese, words.hk

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