zik1 gun1職官职官
Jyutpingzik1 gun1
Yalejīk gūn
Definition
An official, government officer, or official post in ancient China.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a person holding a formal government or administrative position. It carries a formal tone and is rarely used in casual daily conversation, where terms like 官員 or 公務員 are much more common. It often appears in historical contexts or when discussing bureaucratic hierarchies.
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He was an official before and has a lot of experience.
Is this official responsible for handling complaints?
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general job titles; it is specifically reserved for those with official or governmental authority, not for private sector employees.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
