jam6 noi6任內任内
Jyutpingjam6 noi6
Yaleyahm noih
Definition
During one's term of office; within the period of holding a position.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the duration of a professional or political appointment. It is almost exclusively used in formal or journalistic contexts when discussing the performance or events occurring under a specific leader or official.
Examples
Do you know what happened during his term of office?
Related words
Common phrases
performance during the term
happened during the term
Common mistake
Avoid using this for temporary tasks or short-term jobs, as it implies a formal, often high-level position like a CEO, director, or government official.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
