jip6 mou6 seoi2 ping4業務水平业务水平
Jyutpingjip6 mou6 seoi2 ping4
Yaleyihp mouh séui pìhng
Definition
Professional skill, standard, or competence in one's work.
neutralwork
How it's used
This term is formal and typically appears in workplace evaluations or discussions about career competence. It carries a sense of objective assessment rather than casual praise. While it sounds professional, it is less common in everyday chat than simply saying someone is good at their job.
Examples
His professional standard is really high.
What do you think of his professional skills?
Related words
Common phrases
improve professional standard
high professional standard
Common mistake
Learners often use this to describe casual hobbies or minor tasks, but it is strictly reserved for professional or work related contexts. Using it for something like cooking or playing video games sounds unnatural and overly serious.
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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.
