gim1 jam6兼任
Jyutpinggim1 jam6
Yalegīm yahm
Definition
To hold a concurrent post; to concurrently hold more than one position.
neutralwork
How it's used
Often used in professional or formal contexts to describe someone taking on extra responsibilities beyond their primary role. While it sounds slightly formal, it is frequently used in everyday office talk when discussing workload or staffing changes.
Examples
He concurrently serves as the head of the accounting department at the company.
Won't you be very tired holding down two jobs at once?
Related words
Common phrases
to hold multiple positions at once
to hold a concurrent position
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 做兼職, which specifically refers to working a part-time job. 兼任 implies holding two distinct positions or roles simultaneously, often within the same organization.
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Grammar guides
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