gwai1 suk6 gam2歸屬感归属感
Jyutpinggwai1 suk6 gam2
Yalegwāi suhk gám
Definition
Sense of belonging; the feeling of belonging to a place or organization.
neutralpeoplework
How it's used
This term is formal and often appears in professional, academic, or sociological discussions about workplace culture or community identity. While it is perfectly understandable in speech, it sounds slightly intellectual or serious compared to casual expressions about feeling at home or being part of a group. It is frequently used when evaluating whether employees will stay long term at a job.
Measure word
zung3種jungExamples
This place gives me a very strong sense of belonging.
Do you have a sense of belonging to this company?
Related words
Common phrases
strong sense of belonging
lack of sense of belonging
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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