jing3 zing1應徵应征
Jyutpingjing3 zing1
Yaleying jīng
Definition
To apply for a job or vacancy.
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How it's used
Focus on the act of responding to a specific job advertisement or opening rather than the general process of job hunting. It is frequently used in formal or professional contexts, even though the surrounding sentence structure remains colloquial. When discussing the general act of looking for work, people often prefer saying 搵工 instead.
Examples
Are you going to apply for that job tomorrow?
He has applied to many companies but hasn't heard back yet.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it to mean simply looking for work in a general sense. It specifically implies a formal application process for a vacancy.
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