gung1 zik1公職公职
Jyutpinggung1 zik1
Yalegūng jīk
Definition
Public office; a job or position within the government or a public organization.
neutralwork
How it's used
Refers specifically to roles within the government or quasi-governmental organizations, carrying a sense of formal responsibility. It is often used in professional or news contexts rather than casual conversation. When discussing the act of holding such a position, it is common to use the verb 做.
Measure word
fan2份fánExamples
He has held public office for many years and is very experienced.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general office work, which is typically referred to as 文職. Using 公職 to describe a private sector corporate job is incorrect.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
