Definition
值勤 is a verb meaning 'to be on duty', typically used for police, security guards, or military personnel performing their shift or guard duty. It is written with 值 (value/duty) and 勤 (diligence/service). This entry is a variant of 执勤 (zhíqín), which has the same meaning and pronunciation. In modern usage, 值勤 is slightly less common than 执勤 but still appears in official contexts. You can use it in patterns like 在X值勤 (to be on duty at X) or as a nominal modifier (值勤人员).
v
to be on dutyto be on guard dutyto do one's shift
Examples
- 值勤。Tā jīntiān zài gōngsī ménkǒu zhí qín.He is on duty at the company gate today.
- 值勤，。Jǐngchá zài jiē shàng zhí qín, bǎohù dàjiā de ānquán.The police are on duty on the street, protecting everyone's safety.
- 值勤。zhí qín de shíhou yào xiǎoxīn zhùyì zhōuwéi de qíngkuàng.When on duty, be careful and pay attention to your surroundings.
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