分工 (fēn gōng) — to divide the work, to share out tasks

Definition

分工 (fēn gōng) is the abstract noun sense of the verb 'division of labor' — how a group splits up tasks. Used for workplaces, teams, and projects; the related verb 合作 highlights working together rather than splitting tasks.

verb
to divide the workto share out tasks

Examples

  • 分工
    Zhè ge xiàng mù xū yào hé lǐ fēn gōng cái néng àn shí wán chéng.
    This project needs a reasonable division of labor to be finished on time.
  • 分工
    Tā men fēn gōng míng què, xiào lǜ hěn gāo.
    They have a clear division of work, so they are very efficient.
  • 分工
    Zài jiā wù shàng, wǒ men shí xíng le fēn gōng.
    We have implemented a division of labor for household chores.

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