cung1 dong1充當充当

Jyutpingcung1 dong1

Yalechūng dōng

動詞Uncommon

Definition

To serve as or act as a certain role or identity.

neutralworkpeople

How it's used

Formal contexts are where this term thrives, as it implies taking on a specific role or function, often one that is assigned or necessary for a situation. It carries a sense of duty or professional capacity that distinguishes it from simply being or doing something. You will frequently encounter it in news reports, official documents, or when describing the specific function of an organization or person.

Examples

keoi5佢喺hai2呢le1間gaan1公gung1司si1充cung1當dong1顧gu3問man6嘅ge3角gok3色。

He serves as a consultant at this company.

nei5你ho2可m4唔ho2可ji5以bong1幫sau2手cung1充dong1當faan1翻jik6譯aa4呀？

Can you help out by acting as a translator?

Common phrases

cung1充dong1當gok3角sik1色

to act in a role

cung1充dong1當zung1中gaai3介

to serve as an intermediary

Common mistake

Avoid using this for casual roles, such as simply helping a friend or playing a game, as it sounds overly serious and stiff in those contexts. For informal situations, use 做 or 擔任 instead.