cung4 si6從事从事
Jyutpingcung4 si6
Yalechùhng sih
Definition
To engage in; to undertake as a profession.
neutralwork
How it's used
This term is formal and typically appears in professional settings, interviews, or written documents rather than casual conversation. When speaking informally, people usually prefer using 做 or 撈 to describe their occupation. It requires a noun phrase following it to specify the field or type of work being performed.
Examples
What industry are you working in right now?
He has been working in education for many years.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use it as a direct translation for any kind of work, but it sounds unnatural when describing casual tasks or chores. It is strictly reserved for professional careers or long term engagement in a specific field.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
