zik1 fan6職分职分

Jyutpingzik1 fan6

Yalejīk fahn

名詞

Definition

One's official duty, responsibility, or role.

neutralwork

How it's used

Carries a slightly formal or moral weight, often implying a sense of obligation or professional expectation. It is more specific than just work or tasks, as it emphasizes the inherent responsibility tied to a particular role or position. People often use it when discussing accountability or when someone has failed to meet the standards expected of their title.

Examples

nei5你san1身wai4為ging1經lei5理，jat1一ding6定jiu3要zeon6盡faan1返zik1職fan6分。

As a manager, you must fulfill your duties.

keoi5佢lin4連zi6自gei2己zik1職fan6分dou1都m4唔cing1清co2楚，dim2點zou6做je5嘢aa4呀？

He doesn't even know his own duties, how can he work?

Common phrases

fan1分

to fulfill one's duty

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 職位, which refers to a job title or position itself, whereas 職分 focuses specifically on the duties and responsibilities that come with that position.