CANTONESE PRONUNCIATION · WORK
How to say “Who’s on duty today?” in Cantonese
Watch, listen, and try the phrase at your own pace.
The Cantonese phrase
今日邊個當值呀gam1 jat6 bin1 go3 dong1 zik6 aa3
Who’s on duty today?
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Look closer at this phrase
今日 (gam1 jat6) sets the day; 邊個當值 (bin1 go3 dong1 zik6) asks which person is on duty. It is a roster question rather than a request for anyone nearby.
The number after each Jyutping syllable marks its Cantonese tone. Listen to the whole saved recording and repeat at your own pace.
When to use it
Employee · Checking the duty roster. Useful in shops, offices, and services