san1 gim1身兼

Jyutpingsan1 gim1

Yalesān gīm

動詞

Definition

To hold several positions or responsibilities simultaneously; to wear many hats.

neutralwork

How it's used

This term is almost exclusively used in formal or professional contexts to describe someone holding multiple positions or responsibilities simultaneously. It carries a sense of heavy workload or multitasking capability. While it sounds formal, it is frequently used in casual conversation when discussing someone's busy schedule or career path.

Examples

keoi5佢jat1一go3個jan4人san1身gim1兼loeng5兩zik1職，zan1真hai6係hou2好san1辛fu2苦。

He holds two jobs at once, it is really exhausting.

nei5你dim2點gaai2解jiu3要san1身gim1兼gam3咁do1多go3個gong1崗wai2位aa4呀？

Why do you have to take on so many roles?

Common phrases

san1身gim1兼sou3數zik1職

to hold several posts at once

san1身gim1兼do1多zik1職

to hold multiple positions

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe simple chores or minor tasks, as it implies official roles, titles, or significant job functions. It is not a general word for doing multiple things at once.