zing3 zik1正職正职
Jyutpingzing3 zik1
Yalejing jīk
Definition
One's main occupation or full-time job.
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How it's used
Distinguishes between one's primary source of income and any side hustles or freelance work. It is frequently contrasted with 兼職 to highlight the balance between a stable career and supplementary income streams. Using this term implies a sense of professional commitment that is distinct from casual or temporary employment.
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fan2份fánExamples
keoi5佢fong3放gung1工zi1之hau6後zung6仲jiu3要gaau2搞fu3副jip6業，gaau2搞dou3到zing3正zik1職dou1都mou5冇sam1心gei1機zou6做。
He works on side hustles after hours, to the point where he loses focus on his main job.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it to describe a hobby or a passion project, even if it takes up a lot of time. It strictly refers to the employment that serves as one's primary livelihood.
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