zan1 ceoi4真除
Jyutpingzan1 ceoi4
Yalejān chèuih
Definition
To be promoted from a temporary or acting post to an official, permanent position.
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How it's used
Originating from formal administrative language, this term specifically describes the transition from an acting or temporary role to a permanent, official appointment. While it retains a formal air, it is frequently used in workplace settings to discuss promotions or the confirmation of job titles. It carries a sense of finality and legitimacy that simple promotion terms lack.
Examples
He has been the acting manager for a long time and has finally been promoted to the permanent position.
Related words
Common phrases
officially confirmed in a post
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general promotion terms like 升職. Remember that this word is strictly reserved for the specific administrative act of confirming someone in a role they were previously holding on a temporary or acting basis.
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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.
