English–Chinese
“work” in Chinese
How to say “work” in Chinese
“Work” in Chinese is 工作 (gōng zuò).
Time and effort directed toward a useful duty, activity, or role.
Example sentences with 工作
她终于找到工作了。tā zhōng yú zhǎo dào gōng zuò le
She finally found work.
Tips for using 工作
- English speakers may connect this word only with paid employment, but it also covers school duties and other responsibilities, so age or pay does not limit its use.
Other Chinese words for “work”
他在这家公司任职多年。tā zài zhè jiā gōng sī rèn zhí duō nián
He has worked at this company for many years.
他的作品很有创意。tā de zuò pǐn hěn yǒu chuàng yì
His work is very creative.
大家周末一起在院子里干活儿。dà jiā zhōu mò yì qǐ zài yuàn zi lǐ gàn huór
Everyone works together in the yard on weekends.
这药很快奏效。zhè yào hěn kuài zòu xiào
This medicine works quickly.
他在找点活儿做，想多赚钱。tā zài zhǎo diǎn huór zuò xiǎng duō zhuàn qián
He is looking for some work to do because he wants to earn more money.
这首歌是他的著作。zhè shǒu gē shì tā de zhù zuò
This song is his work.
这个药很快见效。zhè ge yào hěn kuài jiàn xiào
This medicine works quickly.
这个办法在这里行得通吗？zhè ge bàn fǎ zài zhè lǐ xíng de tōng ma
Does this method work here?