zik1 kyun4 faan6 wai4職權範圍职权范围

Jyutpingzik1 kyun4 faan6 wai4

Yalejīk kyùhn faahn wàih

Definition

Terms of reference; the scope of authority or remit of a person, group, or organization.

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How it's used

Used almost exclusively in formal, administrative, or corporate settings to define the scope and authority of a project or group. While it is a direct translation of the English concept, it carries a heavy, bureaucratic weight that makes it sound out of place in casual conversation. It is common to see this term in official meeting minutes or project proposals.

Examples

ni1呢go3個wai2委jyun4員wui2會ge3嘅zik1職kyun4權faan6範wai4圍hai6係me1咩aa4呀？

What are the terms of reference for this committee?

ngo5我dei6哋jiu3要cung4重san1新gim2檢tou2討go3個zik1職kyun4權faan6範wai4圍。

We need to review the terms of reference.

Related words

Common phrases

sau1修ding6訂zik1職kyun4權faan6範wai4圍

revise the terms of reference

lei4釐ding6定zik1職kyun4權faan6範wai4圍

define the terms of reference

Common mistake

Learners often try to use this in everyday life to mean personal boundaries or job descriptions, but it is strictly reserved for organizational or legal contexts. For personal tasks or job duties, use 工作範圍 instead.