go3 jan4個人个人
Jyutpinggo3 jan4
Yalego yàhn
Definition
An individual; in one's own name, stripped of titles, affiliations, or relationships.
- an individual
- personal; in one's own name without representing any group or title
neutralpeopleother
How it's used
Focuses on the distinction between acting as an individual versus representing an organization or group. It often appears in formal contexts like banking, legal documents, or official applications to clarify that the action is not on behalf of a company or entity. When used to describe a person's character or opinion, it emphasizes the subjective or private nature of the matter.
Examples
Do you want to apply in your own name?
Related words
Common phrases
in one's personal capacity
Common mistake
Avoid using it as a direct translation for the English word person, which is better expressed as 個人 or 嗰個人 depending on the context. Learners often confuse it with 個個, which means everyone or every single one.
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Grammar guides
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