cong3 jip6創業创业
Jyutpingcong3 jip6
Yalechong yihp
Definition
To start a business; to become one's own boss.
neutralworkmoney
How it's used
Focuses on the act of becoming an entrepreneur rather than just opening a shop. It carries a sense of ambition and risk, often used when discussing young people or those leaving stable jobs to pursue their own ventures. Unlike generic terms for working, it implies ownership and the challenges of building something from scratch.
Examples
He quit his job and wants to try starting a business.
When are you planning to start your business?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe just getting a new job or opening a small stall for a day. It specifically refers to the long term commitment of founding a company or business entity.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
