tiu3 cou4跳槽
Jyutpingtiu3 cou4
Yaletiu chòuh
Definition
To switch jobs, especially to another company within the same industry.
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How it's used
This term carries a slightly opportunistic nuance, often implying that someone is moving to a new role specifically for better pay or career advancement. It is almost exclusively used in professional contexts rather than for casual part-time work. While it specifically refers to changing companies, it is rarely used if the person is leaving the industry entirely.
Examples
He recently switched to a big company.
When are you planning to switch jobs?
Related words
Common phrases
job hopping frequently
switch jobs for a salary increase
Common mistake
Do not use this word for someone who was fired or laid off, as it strictly implies a voluntary, proactive decision to leave for a better opportunity.
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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.
