gim1 gu3兼顧兼顾

Jyutpinggim1 gu3

Yalegīm gu

動詞Uncommon

Definition

To multitask or give consideration to more than one thing at the same time.

neutralworkdaily actions

How it's used

Focuses on the active effort required to juggle multiple responsibilities or roles simultaneously. It implies a sense of burden or the difficulty of maintaining quality across different areas of life. Unlike simply doing two things, this word suggests a deliberate attempt to ensure neither side is neglected.

Examples

keoi5佢jau6又jiu3要duk6讀syu1書jau6又jiu3要faan1返gung1工，dim2點gim1兼gu3顧dou3到aa4呀？

He has to study and work, how can he manage both?

zou6做jan4人jiu3要gim1兼gu3顧gaa1家ting4庭tung4同si6事jip6業，zan1真hai6係hou2好naan4難。

It is really hard to balance family and career in life.

Common phrases

gim1兼gu3顧loeng5兩bin1邊

to balance both sides

gim1兼gu3顧m4唔dou3到

cannot manage both

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 兼職, which specifically refers to a part-time job. While 兼顧 is a verb meaning to balance or handle multiple tasks, 兼職 is a noun or verb related to employment status.