zyun2 gung1轉工转工
Jyutpingzyun2 gung1
Yalejyún gūng
Definition
To change jobs; to switch to a different job or career.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the act of switching employers rather than changing one's entire career path or industry. It is the standard, neutral way to talk about job hopping in casual conversation. While it implies leaving one company for another, it does not necessarily imply a promotion or a lateral move.
Examples
Are you thinking of changing jobs recently?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 升職, which means getting a promotion within the same company. Using 轉工 when you have simply been promoted sounds like you are quitting your job.
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