zaak3 sing4責成责成

Jyutpingzaak3 sing4

Yalejaak sìhng

動詞

Definition

To formally order, instruct, or direct a subordinate to carry out a task.

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How it's used

Carries a formal and authoritative tone, typically used in professional or bureaucratic settings. It implies a sense of accountability, where the person being instructed is expected to complete the task as a matter of duty. It is rarely used in casual social interactions between peers.

Examples

lou5老baan2闆ji5已ging1經zaak3責sing4成bou6部mun4門ging1經lei5理cyu5處lei5理le1呢daan1單tau4投sou3訴。

The boss has instructed the department manager to handle this complaint.

nei5你hai6係mai6咪zaak3責sing4成zo2咗keoi5佢dei6哋heoi3去gan1跟zeon3進le1呢gin2件si6事？

Did you direct them to follow up on this matter?

Common phrases

zaak3責sing4成soeng1相gwaan1關bou6部mun4門

instruct the relevant department

zaak3責sing4成haa6下suk6屬

direct a subordinate

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with general verbs like 叫 or 命令, but 責成 specifically emphasizes the formal delegation of responsibility to a subordinate or a specific department.