tau4 san1投身

Jyutpingtau4 san1

Yaletàuh sān

動詞Uncommon

Definition

To join and devote oneself to a profession, cause, or activity.

neutralwork

How it's used

Carries a sense of dedication and seriousness that goes beyond simply starting a job. It implies a conscious decision to dedicate one's energy, time, or career path to a specific field or cause. It is frequently used in formal or semi-formal contexts when discussing career choices or social commitment.

Examples

keoi5佢bat1畢jip6業zi1之hau6後zau6就tau4投san1身gaau3教juk6育gaai3界laa3喇。

After graduation, he threw himself into the education sector.

nei5你zan1真hai6係kyut3決ding6定tau4投san1身le1呢fan2份gung1工zok3作me1咩？

Are you really sure you want to commit to this job?

Common phrases

tau4投san1身se5社wui2會

to enter the workforce

tau4投san1身hong4行jip6業

to join an industry

Common mistake

Avoid using this for casual or temporary part-time jobs. It is too heavy and formal for describing something like working at a convenience store for a few weeks.