sau6 ping3受聘
Jyutpingsau6 ping3
Yalesauh ping
Definition
To be hired, employed, or recruited.
neutralwork
How it's used
This term is formal and typically appears in professional contexts like job applications, contracts, or news reports. In casual conversation, people usually prefer using phrases like 請咗 or 搵到工 instead. It carries a sense of official confirmation of employment status rather than just the act of looking for work.
Examples
He is very happy because he finally got recruited.
Have you been recruited yet?
Related words
Common phrases
chance of being recruited
officially recruited
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 聘請, which is the act of hiring someone else. Remember that 受聘 is passive, meaning you are the one receiving the job offer.
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Grammar guides
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