勤务 (qín wù) — service, duty (especially in military or organizational settings); noncombatant service

Definition

勤务 (qínwù) refers to duty or service work, usually routine logistical or support tasks within a military or organizational setting — not combat. Often paired with 人员 (personnel) to mean 'service/support staff'.

noun
serviceduty (especially in military or organizational settings)noncombatant service
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Examples

  • 勤务
    Tā zài bù duì lǐ fù zé hòu qín qín wù.
    He is responsible for logistics service in the military.
  • 勤务
    Měi tiān de zhí rì qín wù yóu dà jiā lún liú zuò.
    The daily duty is rotated among everyone.
  • 勤务
    Zhè xiē qín wù rén yuán bāng zhù wéi chí jī dì de yùn zhuǎn.
    These service personnel help keep the base running.

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