dak6 paai3特派
Jyutpingdak6 paai3
Yaledahk paai
Definition
Specially appointed or dispatched.
neutralworkpeople
How it's used
Focuses on the specific purpose or mission behind an assignment rather than a general transfer. It implies a sense of authority or a formal designation for a particular task. You will mostly encounter this in professional or organizational contexts where someone has been singled out for a specific role.
Examples
He was specially sent by the company to help out.
Were you specially appointed to handle this matter?
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