zik1 haam4職銜职衔
Jyutpingzik1 haam4
Yalejīk hàahm
Definition
Job title; the official name of a job or position which indicates its duties and status.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the formal designation or rank associated with a professional role. It is frequently used in corporate settings when discussing business cards or official job descriptions. Unlike generic terms for jobs, this word emphasizes the status or hierarchy implied by the position.
Measure word
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What is the title written on your business card?
His title sounds impressive, but he actually has no real power.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 職位, which refers to the job position or role itself. While 職位 focuses on the duties and the seat one occupies, 職銜 focuses on the formal name or title given to that seat.
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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.
