jat1 gun1 bun3 zik1一官半職一官半职

Jyutpingjat1 gun1 bun3 zik1

Yaleyāt gūn bun jīk

Definition

A minor official post or a low-ranking government position.

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How it's used

Refers to a minor or low level official post, often used with a slightly self deprecating or humble tone. It implies that the position is not particularly prestigious or powerful, but it is still a formal role within an organization or government. It is frequently used to describe someone who has finally achieved a stable, albeit modest, career milestone.

Examples

keoi5佢zou6做zo2咗gam3咁do1多nin4年，zung1終jyu1於dak1得dou3到jat1一gun1官bun3半zik1職。

He has worked for so many years and finally obtained a government position.

nei5你ji5以wai4為haau2考dou3到si5試zau6就jau5有dak1得zou6做jat1一gun1官bun3半zik1職me1咩？

Do you think you can get a government job just by passing the exam?

Common phrases

mau4謀dak1得jat1一gun1官bun3半zik1職

to secure a minor government post

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe high ranking or powerful government officials, as it specifically denotes a minor or entry level role. It is also rarely used in modern professional contexts outside of casual conversation or literary descriptions.