工作 (gōng zuò) — to work; job, work
Definition
工作 is the everyday word for paid work or a job (verb and noun). Compared to 打工 (part-time/temporary work) and 活 (colloquial 'job'), it sounds neutral and standard for a regular occupation.
to workjobwork
Measure word · 个, 份, 项
Examples
- 工作。Tā zài běi jīng gōng zuò.He works in Beijing.
- 工作。Wǒ de gōng zuò hěn hǎo.My job is very good.
- 工作。Wǒ xǐ huan gōng zuò.I like to work.
Grammar
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