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Jyutpinggung1 zok3 kong4

Yalegūng jok kòhng

Definition

Workaholic; someone who is excessively dedicated to their work, even at the expense of their free time.

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How it's used

This term carries a slightly critical or teasing tone, often used to describe someone who neglects their personal life or health for the sake of their job. It is frequently used in casual settings to comment on a colleague's or friend's intense dedication to their career. Unlike some formal descriptions of professional diligence, this word highlights the compulsive aspect of the behavior.

Measure word

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Examples

keoi5佢zan1真hai6係jat1一go3個ciu1超kap1級gung1工zok3作kwong4狂lai2嚟㗎。

He really is a total workaholic.

nei5你gam3咁joeng2樣zou6做je5嘢，ci4遲zou2早bin3變zou6做gung1工zok3作kwong4狂。

If you work like that, you will become a workaholic sooner or later.

Common phrases

tin1天saang1生gung1工zok3作kwong4狂

born workaholic

din2典jing4型gung1工zok3作kwong4狂

typical workaholic

Common mistake

Avoid using this word to describe someone who is simply hardworking or diligent, as it implies an unhealthy obsession rather than just a strong work ethic.