打工 (dǎ gōng) — to work a part-time or temporary job (especially for students)

Definition

打工 means working a part-time or temporary job — usually while studying. It's lighter and less permanent than 工作 ('work / job' in general).

verb
to work a part-time or temporary job (especially for students)

Examples

  • Tā shǔ jià dǎ le yí fèn gōng.
    He worked a part-time job during summer vacation.
  • 打工
    Hěn duō tóng xué dōu qù dǎ gōng.
    Many classmates go to work part-time.
  • 打工
    Tā dǎ gōng zhuàn qián jiāo xué fèi.
    He works part-time to earn money for tuition.

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