zoi6 zik1在職在职
Jyutpingzoi6 zik1
Yalejoih jīk
Definition
On the job; currently employed or working.
neutralwork
How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal or administrative contexts, such as describing one's employment status in official documents or surveys. It carries a professional tone that distinguishes it from casual expressions like 返緊工. You will frequently encounter it in compound nouns referring to the workforce or training programs for active employees.
Examples
He is still on the job right now, he hasn't retired yet.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual conversation to describe someone currently working at their desk, as it sounds overly bureaucratic. Use 返緊工 or 做緊嘢 instead for everyday situations.
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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.
