zau6 jip6就業就业
Jyutpingzau6 jip6
Yalejauh yihp
Definition
To get a job, be employed, or start a career.
neutralwork
How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal, professional, or academic contexts, such as news reports or government statistics. In casual daily conversation, people rarely say they are就業; instead, they prefer phrases like 有工返 or 搵到工.
Examples
He found a job very quickly after graduation.
How is your employment situation right now?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often use this word in casual settings where it sounds overly stiff or bureaucratic. It is not a verb used to describe the act of starting a specific shift or daily task, but rather the general status of being employed.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
