nin4 zi1年資年资
Jyutpingnin4 zi1
Yalenìhn jī
Definition
Seniority; the number of years of work or service.
neutralwork
How it's used
Refers specifically to the duration of one's employment or professional experience within a field or organization. It is frequently used when discussing salary increments, promotions, or internal company hierarchy. Unlike general life experience, it is strictly tied to the length of time spent in a work capacity.
Examples
How many years have you worked, is your seniority enough?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone's age in years, as that is simply 年紀. It is also not interchangeable with 經驗, which refers to the quality of skills acquired rather than the duration of time spent working.
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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.
