雇用 (gù yòng) — to employ; to hire

Definition

雇用 (gùyòng) is a formal-written verb meaning 'to employ / hire' (a person, typically by an organization). Unlike 请, it refers to an employer–employee relationship, not inviting someone to do a task.

verb
to employto hire

Examples

  • 雇用
    Zhè jiā gōng sī zuì jìn gù yòng le shí míng xīn yuán gōng.
    This company recently hired ten new employees.
  • 雇用
    Tā men jué dìng gù yòng yí wèi yǒu jīng yàn de lǜ shī.
    They decided to hire an experienced lawyer.
  • 雇用
    Hěn duō xiǎo gōng sī bú yuàn yì gù yòng méi yǒu jīng yàn de rén.
    Many small companies are unwilling to hire people without experience.

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