加班

jiā bān

HSK 2.0 Level 4 HSK 3.0 Level 4 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

1. to work overtime

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Word relationships

Related words

2 items

加班费

jiā bān fèi

overtime pay

overtime pay associated with working overtime

加点

jiā diǎn

to work extra hours

working overtime specifically for hourly workers

Usage notes

Common mistakes

加班 is an intransitive verb and cannot take an object. It means to work overtime in general, not 'to work overtime on something'.

Formality

加班 is neutral and can be used in both spoken and written contexts.

Example Sentences

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今天又要加班。

I have to work overtime again today.

老板吩咐员工明天加班。

The boss instructed the employees to work overtime tomorrow.

老板用水果慰劳加班的员工。

The boss rewarded the employees who worked overtime with fruit.

我的上司今天让我加班。

My boss asked me to work overtime today.

他为了完成工作，拼命地加班。

He worked overtime like his life depended on it to finish the job.

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Words Containing 加班

加班费