Hand over a task in Cantonese: done, remaining and next

The written phrase “The first part is finished” identifies a completed portion. It is more informative than a bare “done” when a project has several stages. Replace “first part” with the actual task name once you know the vocabulary; point to the relevant file or item while practising.

收工 (sau1 gung1) can refer to finishing a workday, and can also describe wrapping up a piece of work. Context determines what has ended. If another person needs a handover, say which work is complete rather than expecting that one word to establish the state of the whole project.

A positive update and an unfinished task can both be true. “We all made it together” credits a group, but does not say whether a final check remains. Add the outstanding item separately so the next person does not have to infer it from your enthusiasm or hesitation.

Keep the remaining work small enough to identify. “There is still the second part” works in a two-part practice task; in a real handover, give the item’s name and any relevant location. An unfamiliar colleague should not have to know what “the usual thing” refers to.

This written handover checks responsibility directly. “Will you do the second part?” asks whether the colleague will take it on. Their answer identifies both the part and the person doing it, so a short exchange can still be precise.

Add a deadline only if the task needs one, and distinguish that deadline from when you are leaving. A colleague’s agreement to handle a task does not automatically mean they will finish it before you go home. If timing matters, make it another question rather than an assumption.

The “I know exactly what to do” clip is a strong statement of understanding. It can fit after an explanation, but a learner repeating it may still be unsure which part belongs to them. Practise following a handover by restating the next action in your own words.

“Let’s stop work here for today” sets an endpoint for the session. It does not cancel unfinished tasks. Before that closing line, identify what will carry over and who has it. If someone says the work is beyond what they can handle, clarify the difficulty before assigning the same task again.