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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