English–Chinese
“temporary worker” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinlín shí gōng
Example
今天工地来了几个临时工。jīn tiān gōng dì lái le jǐ gè lín shí gōng
Several temporary workers came to the construction site today.
How to say “temporary worker” in Chinese
“Temporary worker” in Chinese is 临时工 (lín shí gōng).
A person brought in for a limited stretch to cover extra work or a short-term need.
Example sentences with 临时工
周末商场里有很多临时工帮顾客搬东西。zhōu mò shāng chǎng lǐ yǒu hěn duō lín shí gōng bāng gù kè bān dōng xī
On weekends, there are many temporary workers in the mall helping customers carry things.
Tips for using 临时工
- The time span can last several months, so this term does not by itself mean a one-day worker; the exact length comes from context.