zyun1 jip6專業专业
Jyutpingzyun1 jip6
Yalejyūn yihp
Definition
Professional; possessing specialized education, skill training, or accumulated experience in a certain field.
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How it's used
Beyond describing formal qualifications, this term is frequently used in casual settings to praise someone for being efficient, reliable, or having a good attitude toward their tasks. It carries a sense of competence that goes beyond just having a degree or certification. You will often hear it used as a compliment for someone who handles a difficult situation with composure.
Examples
He works very professionally, no one needs to worry at all.
Are you looking for a professional to help you?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this as a direct translation for the noun 'a professional' in all contexts, as it functions primarily as an adjective. When referring to a person, it is more natural to add a noun like 人士 or 嘅人 after it.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
