jam6 jung6任用
Jyutpingjam6 jung6
Yaleyahm yuhng
Definition
To appoint, hire, or give someone a position.
neutralwork
How it's used
Focuses on the formal act of assigning a specific role or duty to someone, often implying a degree of authority or trust. It is more professional than simply saying請人, which is the standard way to talk about hiring staff in general. You will mostly encounter this in business contexts or news reports regarding high level appointments.
Examples
The boss decided to appoint him as manager.
Do you think the company will hire this person?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this for casual part time jobs or manual labor, as it sounds overly stiff and bureaucratic. For everyday hiring, stick to請人 or請咗人.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
