敬业

jìng yè

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

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indolent; negligent; slack

懒散 describes a lazy and slack attitude towards work, opposite of 敬业.

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to discharge one's duties

Both mean conscientious and dedicated in work, but 敬业 emphasizes love and respect for one's job, while 尽职 focuses on fulfilling duties.

敬业 is often used in formal contexts like workplace evaluations or speeches, e.g., 敬业精神 (professional dedication).

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他很敬业，每天早出晚归。

He is very dedicated to his work, leaving early and returning late every day.

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devoted to one's work

diligent and sociable (idiom); meticulous in work and dealing cheerfully with one's colleagues

(bound form) respectful; to respect

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