zik1 jip6 beng6職業病职业病
Jyutpingzik1 jip6 beng6
Yalejīk yihp behng
Definition
Occupational disease, or an ingrained habit acquired from one's profession.
- occupational disease; physical illness or condition caused by one's work
- figurativea habit or quirk acquired from one's professional knowledge and skills
colloquialworkhealth
How it's used
Beyond its literal medical meaning, this term is frequently used metaphorically to describe a habitual behavior or personality trait that someone develops as a result of their job. It often implies a slight, humorous criticism of someone who cannot switch off their professional mindset even when they are off the clock.
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zung3種jungExamples
Staring at the computer all day, neck pain has become my occupational disease.
Have you developed an occupational disease from accounting, being so obsessed with counting?
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Common phrases
to suffer from an occupational disease
occupational disease acting up
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a temporary habit or a minor annoyance. It specifically refers to a deeply ingrained behavior or a physical ailment that persists because of the nature of one's work.
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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.
