ging3 jip6敬業敬业
Jyutpingging3 jip6
Yaleging yihp
Definition
Dedicated to one's career; conscientious and respecting one's own profession.
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How it's used
Used primarily to praise someone for their professional attitude and dedication to their duties. It carries a sense of moral responsibility toward one's work rather than just being efficient. It is common to hear it used in formal workplace evaluations or when discussing the work ethic of public figures.
Examples
He is very dedicated to his work; he can handle anything no matter how difficult.
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Common phrases
to be dedicated to and enjoy one's work
professionalism; work ethic
Common mistake
Learners often confuse it with 專業, which refers to being professional or having expertise. While 專業 focuses on skill and qualifications, 敬業 focuses on the attitude of diligence and respect for the job itself.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
