打工
dǎ gōng
Definitions
- 1. to work a temporary or casual job
- 2. (of students) to have a job outside of class time, or during vacation
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Usage notes
Common mistakes
Don't use 打工 for regular, permanent jobs. It specifically means temporary or casual work, often by students.
Cultural notes
打工 often implies working while studying, a common practice among students in China to earn extra money.
Example Sentences
1 shown我暑假去工厂 打工 了。
I went to work at a factory during summer vacation.
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