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Definition
To contract for or undertake a task, project, or construction work.
neutralwork
How it's used
Focuses on the formal act of taking responsibility for a specific project or task through a contract. While often used in construction or large scale business contexts, it implies a complete takeover of the work from start to finish. It carries a sense of professional commitment and accountability that simple verbs like 做 do not convey.
Examples
This company has taken on the entire renovation project.
Do you know who has been contracted to work on this construction site?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this for small, informal tasks like fixing a lightbulb or cleaning a room, as it sounds overly bureaucratic and out of place in casual daily life.
Grammar color guide
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Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
