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Jyutpingzi6 zin3
Yalejih jin
Definition
To recommend oneself.
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How it's used
Often used in professional or formal contexts like job applications or project assignments, this term carries a sense of proactive initiative. While it sounds formal, it is perfectly acceptable in spoken Cantonese when discussing career moves or taking on responsibilities. It implies a voluntary act of putting one's own name forward rather than waiting to be selected by others.
Examples
He is very confident and decided to recommend himself as the group leader.
Do you need to recommend yourself to join the competition?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean simply introducing yourself, which would be 自我介紹. It specifically refers to volunteering for a role or task.
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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.
