English–Chinese

“full-time” in Chinese

Chinese

Also全职 (quán zhí)

Pronunciation

Pinyinzhuān zhí

Example

专职司机每天七点上班。zhuān zhí sī jī měi tiān qī diǎn shàng bān

The full-time driver starts work at seven every day.

Illustration for 专职 (full-time)

How to say “full-time” in Chinese

“Full-time” in Chinese is 专职 (zhuān zhí).

A main work role that a person holds as a dedicated professional responsibility, not as an extra or temporary assignment.

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

Example sentences with 专职

学校里有专职教师负责课程改革。xué xiào lǐ yǒu zhuān zhí jiào shī fù zé kè chéng gǎi gé

The school has a full-time teacher in charge of curriculum reform.

Tips for using 专职

  • English often uses "full-time" for hours or employment status, while this Chinese adjective can identify the dedicated position itself, a useful distinction in staff descriptions and workplace notices.

Other Chinese words for “full-time”

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全职

quán zhí

adjectivefull-time

我以前是个全职员工。wǒ yǐ qián shì gè quán zhí yuán gōng

I used to be a full-time employee.

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