zi2 paai3指派

Jyutpingzi2 paai3

Yalejí paai

動詞Rare

Definition

To assign, designate, or appoint a subordinate to a task or role.

neutralwork

How it's used

This term carries a formal and professional tone, often implying a hierarchical relationship where a superior gives a specific task to a subordinate. It is commonly used in workplace settings or organizational contexts rather than casual social interactions. While it means to assign, it specifically highlights the act of delegating a duty or responsibility.

Examples

ging1經lei5理zi2指paai3派zo2咗keoi5佢heoi3去cyu3處lei5理le1呢daan1單tau4投sou3訴。

The manager assigned him to handle this complaint.

nei5你zi1知m4唔zi1知bin1邊go3個zi2指paai3派nei5你zou6做nei4呢joeng6樣je5嘢aa4呀？

Do you know who assigned you to do this?

Common phrases

zi2指paai3派jam6任mou6務

to assign a task

zi2指paai3派gung1工zok3作

to assign work

Common mistake

Avoid using this word for casual requests between friends or family members, as it sounds overly bureaucratic and detached. For informal situations, use 叫 or 搵人去做 instead.