当班 (dāng bān) — to be on duty; to work a shift
Definition
A work/shift term meaning 'to be on duty, to work one's shift', emphasizing the scheduled, rotating roster (often paired with 轮流). Compare 上班 (the general daily act of going to work).
verb
to be on dutyto work a shift
Examples
- 当班。Tā jīn tiān dāng bān.He is on duty today.
- 。Wǒ zuó tiān dāng le yì tiān bān.I worked a day shift yesterday.
- 当班。Zhè ge yuè wǒ men lún liú dāng bān.This month we take turns on duty.
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