jam6 ming6任命
Jyutpingjam6 ming6
Yaleyahm mihng
Definition
To appoint someone to a position or office.
neutralwork
How it's used
Used primarily in formal or professional contexts, this term carries a sense of official authority and hierarchy. It is less common in casual daily conversation compared to more descriptive verbs like 搵人做 or 派人做. When discussing corporate or government roles, it is the standard choice for indicating a formal selection process.
Examples
The boss appointed him as manager.
Do you know who was appointed as chairman?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often use this word in casual settings where it sounds overly stiff or bureaucratic. For everyday tasks or informal requests, use 搵 or 叫 instead.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
