English–Chinese
“white-collar worker” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinbái lǐng
Example
他作为白领，每天早九晚五上班。tā zuò wéi bái lǐng měi tiān zǎo jiǔ wǎn wǔ shàng bān
As a white-collar worker, he works from nine to five every day.
How to say “white-collar worker” in Chinese
“White-collar worker” in Chinese is 白领 (bái lǐng).
A person whose work is mainly done at a desk through documents, computers, management, or professional skills rather than physical labor.
Example sentences with 白领
很多公司会为白领提供培训和福利。hěn duō gōng sī huì wèi bái lǐng tí gōng péi xùn hé fú lì
Many companies provide training and benefits for white-collar workers.
Tips for using 白领
- The term can cover ordinary office staff and highly trained professionals, so it does not imply a management position.