gin3 gung1 laap6 jip6建功立業建功立业
Jyutpinggin3 gung1 laap6 jip6
Yalegin gūng laahp yihp
Definition
To build a successful career and make significant contributions.
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How it's used
This idiom carries a formal, slightly grandiose tone that is rarely used in casual, everyday conversation. It is typically reserved for discussing historical figures, career ambitions in a serious context, or when someone is being particularly earnest about their life goals. Using it in a mundane situation, like talking about a part-time job, will sound overly dramatic or ironic.
Examples
He was very ambitious when he was young, determined to make a name for himself.
How do you think one can achieve success and make a contribution?
Related words
Common phrases
ambitious to make a career and contribution
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
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