Definition
供职 is a formal verb-object compound meaning 'to hold a position' or 'to serve in a job' (literally 'offer duty'). It is a separable verb (离合词): the object 职 can split from 供 when you add aspect markers or other elements, e.g., 供过职 ('have held a position'), 供了几年职 ('served for a few years'). The word is used in formal or professional contexts, like resumes or introductions, and is not used for casual 'work' (which would be 工作).
v.o.
to hold officeto serve (in a position)
Examples
- 供职。Tā yìzhí zài zhè jiā yínháng gòng zhí.He has been working at this bank all along.
- 。Tā zài guówài yì jiā gōngsī gòng guò zhí.She has held a position at a company abroad.
- 供职，。Lǐ jiàoshòu zài Běidà gòng zhí duō nián, shēn shòu xuéshēng zūnjìng.Professor Li has served at Peking University for many years and is deeply respected by students.
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