gun1 zik1官職官职
Jyutpinggun1 zik1
Yalegūn jīk
Definition
Governmental post; a senior position in the government.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to formal, high-ranking administrative roles within a government structure. It carries a sense of authority and public service that distinguishes it from general employment or corporate positions. While it can be used in casual conversation, it often appears in news reports or discussions regarding political appointments.
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go3個goExamples
He held a government post for many years and has finally retired.
Do you think he is suitable for holding this government post?
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Common phrases
to hold a government post
to resign from a government post
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe ordinary civil service jobs or clerical work, as it implies a level of seniority or official power. For lower-level government jobs, terms like 公務員 are more appropriate.
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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.
