gung1 zok3 zing3工作證工作证
Jyutpinggung1 zok3 zing3
Yalegūng jok jing
Definition
Work permit, staff ID card, or employee badge.
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How it's used
This term is specifically used for official documentation allowing a non-resident to be employed legally. It is distinct from a general staff ID card, which is usually referred to as 職員證.
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zoeng1張jēungExamples
Have you applied for your work permit yet?
Related words
Common phrases
apply for a work permit
hold a work permit
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 職員證, which is an internal company identification card used to enter an office building or prove employment status within a firm.
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