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“blue-collar worker” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinlán lǐng

Example

他是蓝领,在工厂工作。tā shì lán lǐng zài gōng chǎng gōng zuò

He is a blue-collar worker and works in a factory.

Illustration for 蓝领 (blue-collar worker)

How to say “blue-collar worker” in Chinese

“Blue-collar worker” in Chinese is 蓝领 (lán lǐng).

A hands-on member of the workforce who turns materials, equipment, or plans into completed physical work.

Full entry for 蓝领: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 蓝领

工厂现在很难招到合格的蓝领。gōng chǎng xiàn zài hěn nán zhāo dào hé gé de lán lǐng

It is now difficult for the factory to hire qualified blue-collar workers.

Tips for using 蓝领

  • In Chinese, this noun can stand for a worker or come before a job, role, or industry noun, with its position showing whether the focus is on the person or the work.

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