美差 (měi chā) — cushy job; pleasant task

Definition

An informal word for a 'cushy job' — well-paid, easy, or envied. Refers to the assignment or post itself, not a permanent profession.

noun
cushy jobpleasant task
Measure word ·

Examples

  • 美差
    Zhè fèn gōng zuò zhēn shì yí gè měi chā, gōng zī gāo yòu qīng sōng.
    This job is really a cushy job, with high pay and easy work.
  • 美差
    Dà jiā dōu jué de chū chāi qù hǎi nán shì měi chā.
    Everyone thinks that going on a business trip to Hainan is a pleasant task.
  • 美差
    Tā zhǎo dào le yí fèn měi chā, měi tiān zhǐ yòng gōng zuò bàn tiān.
    He found a cushy job where he only works half a day each day.

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