waat3 gok3挖角
Jyutpingwaat3 gok3
Yalewaat gok
Definition
To poach an employee, athlete, or member from another organization.
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How it's used
This term carries a slightly negative connotation, implying that the poaching company is aggressive or lacks loyalty to its own staff development. It is almost exclusively used in professional or business contexts regarding talent acquisition. While it can be used as a verb, it is also frequently used as a noun phrase to describe the act of poaching.
Examples
That company really likes to poach people.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with physical digging. Even though it contains the character 挖, it is strictly metaphorical and refers to human resources rather than literal excavation.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
