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Definition
To look for or apply for a job.
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How it's used
This term is significantly more formal than the everyday expression搵工. It is typically reserved for professional contexts like resumes, formal interviews, or government employment services. Using it in casual conversation with friends can sound slightly stiff or overly serious.
Examples
He has been working hard to look for a job lately.
Are you ready to start applying for jobs yet?
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Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this as a noun to mean a specific job, but it is strictly a verb phrase. If you want to talk about the act of finding a job in a casual way, stick to 搵工 instead.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
