cing2 jing1請纓请缨

Jyutpingcing2 jing1

Yalechíng yīng

動詞Uncommon

Definition

To volunteer or ask to be assigned a task or responsibility.

colloquialworkpeople

How it's used

Carries a slightly formal or literary tone despite being used in modern spoken Cantonese. It implies a sense of bravery or initiative, often used when someone steps up to handle a difficult or undesirable task that others might avoid. It is frequently associated with professional or group settings where a sense of responsibility is required.

Examples

ni1呢go3個hong6項muk6目gam3咁naan4難，jau5有mou5冇jan4人soeng2想cing2請jing1纓heoi3去gaau2搞aa4呀？

This project is so difficult, does anyone want to volunteer to handle it?

keoi5佢gin3見dou2到go3個gei1機wui6會，zik1即hak1刻cing2請jing1纓waa6話jiu3要fu6負zaak3責。

He saw the opportunity and immediately volunteered to take charge.

Common phrases

zi6自dung6動cing2請jing1纓

to volunteer oneself

Common mistake

Often confused with simply volunteering for a casual activity. It specifically implies taking on a responsibility, duty, or mission, rather than just offering to help with a minor chore.