English–Chinese
“schedule shifts” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinpái bān
Example
下周我来排班。xià zhōu wǒ lái pái bān
Next week, I will schedule the shifts.
How to say “schedule shifts” in Chinese
“Schedule shifts” in Chinese is 排班 (pái bān).
Organizes work periods into a staffing plan, putting a responsible person in each slot and changing the plan when needed.
Example sentences with 排班
护士长需要临时排班，因为有两个人请假。hù shì zhǎng xū yào lín shí pái bān yīn wèi yǒu liǎng gè rén qǐng jià
The head nurse needs to schedule shifts temporarily because two people are taking time off.
Tips for using 排班
- English schedule can describe a timetable with no people named, but this Chinese verb brings the staffing side into focus, which separates a time plan from a duty roster.