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Definition
Responsible, dutiful, and conscientious.
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How it's used
Focuses on the internal sense of duty and commitment to a task rather than just the legal or formal obligation. It is frequently used to praise someone's work ethic or attitude toward their responsibilities. Unlike formal terms, it carries a sense of personal reliability and trustworthiness.
Examples
He is very responsible at work, so you can rest assured if you leave it to him.
Do you think this manager is responsible enough?
Related words
Common phrases
a responsible employee
to work responsibly
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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.
