san1 cing2 jan4申請人申请人
Jyutpingsan1 cing2 jan4
Yalesān chíng yàhn
Definition
Applicant; a person who makes a formal request and awaits approval.
neutralworkpeople
How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal, administrative, or legal contexts rather than casual conversation. It carries a sense of official procedure and is frequently seen on government forms or in business correspondence. When speaking informally, people often use descriptive phrases like 嗰個想申請嘅人 instead of this specific noun.
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go3個goExamples
The applicant, please sign here.
Related words
Common phrases
notice to applicants
eligible applicant
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual social settings, as it sounds overly bureaucratic and stiff. It is strictly reserved for situations involving formal applications or official processes.
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Grammar guides
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