gung1 zung2工種工种
Jyutpinggung1 zung2
Yalegūng júng
Definition
Type of work; a category or classification of job based on the nature of the work.
neutralwork
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the nature or category of work rather than the specific position or title. It is frequently used in discussions about labor markets, career planning, or when comparing the technical requirements of different roles. Unlike the more general word 工作, this term implies a classification system based on skills or industry sectors.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
This industry has many different types of jobs.
Which type of job do you think suits you best?
Related words
Common phrases
a wide variety of job types
specialized job types
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 職位, which refers to a specific job title or rank within a company. Using 工種 to describe your personal job title sounds unnatural as it refers to the category of work itself.
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.
