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Yalesìhng jīng
Definition
To sincerely look for, seek, or recruit someone or something.
writtenworkcommunication
How it's used
Appearing almost exclusively in formal job advertisements or public notices, this term conveys a sense of professional earnestness. It functions as a polite, slightly elevated way to announce a vacancy or a call for participation. You will rarely hear it used in casual, spoken conversation between friends.
Examples
The company is sincerely looking for a full-time designer, send an email if you are interested.
They are looking for volunteers to help run the event, are you going to join?
Related words
Common phrases
sincerely looking for talent
sincerely looking for shop assistants
Common mistake
Do not use this in casual settings, as it sounds overly formal and stiff. It is strictly for written announcements or official recruitment contexts.
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Grammar guides
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- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
- Possession (嘅)How to say my, your, and his, and how to link a describing word to a noun, all with the little word 嘅 (ge3).
