bou2 zin3保薦保荐

Jyutpingbou2 zin3

Yalebóu jin

Definition

To recommend, sponsor, or guarantee someone, typically for a job or promotion.

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How it's used

Focuses on the formal act of vouching for someone's character or qualifications, often in a professional or academic context. It carries a sense of official endorsement rather than just a casual suggestion. While common in written job applications or school admissions, it is used in speech when discussing the necessity of having an inside connection.

Examples

keoi5佢wan2搵zo2咗go3個cin4前bui3輩bong1幫sau2手bou2保zin3薦。

He found a senior to help with the recommendation.

le1呢fan2份gung1工sai2使m4唔sai2使jau5有jan4人bou2保zin3薦㗎？

Does this job require a recommendation?

Common phrases

bou2保zin3薦jan4人

sponsor or referee

bou2保zin3薦seon3信

letter of recommendation

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 介紹, which is a general introduction or referral. 保薦 implies a stronger sense of personal responsibility or sponsorship for the person being recommended.