tai4 bat6提拔

Jyutpingtai4 bat6

Yaletàih baht

動詞

Definition

To promote someone to a higher position or rank.

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How it's used

Focuses specifically on the act of a superior elevating a subordinate to a higher position or responsibility. It carries a slightly formal tone, often implying that the person in charge recognizes talent or potential in someone younger or less experienced. While it can be used in casual conversation, it is most frequently encountered in professional or workplace contexts.

Examples

lou5老baan2闆hou2好jan1欣soeng2賞keoi5佢，kyut3決ding6定tai4提bat6拔keoi5佢zou6做ging1經lei5理。

The boss really appreciates him and decided to promote him to manager.

nei5你gok3覺dak1得gung1公si1司wui2會m4唔wui2會tai4提bat6拔go2嗰go3個san1新tung4同si6事aa1呀？

Do you think the company will promote that new colleague?

Common phrases

tai4提bat6拔jan4人coi4才

to promote talent

wok6獲tai4提bat6拔

to be promoted

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with simple job changes or transfers. It specifically implies an upward movement in rank or status, whereas words like 調職 simply mean changing departments or roles without necessarily implying a promotion.