san1 jam6新任
Jyutpingsan1 jam6
Yalesān yahm
Definition
Newly appointed; newly inducted.
neutralworkpeople
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the transition period immediately following a promotion or appointment. It emphasizes the novelty of the person in that specific role rather than just describing them as a new person. It is almost exclusively used in formal or professional contexts, such as describing officials, managers, or committee members.
Examples
The newly appointed manager is working today.
Have you met the new principal yet?
Related words
Common phrases
newly appointed chairperson
newly appointed official
Common mistake
Avoid using this for objects or general items, as it is strictly reserved for people holding positions or titles. For new objects or non-human entities, use 新 or 啱啱買嘅 instead.
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Grammar guides
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