English–Chinese
“workforce” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinláo dòng lì
Example
公司需要更多劳动力来完成项目。gōng sī xū yào gèng duō láo dòng lì lái wán chéng xiàng mù
The company needs more workers to complete the project.
How to say “workforce” in Chinese
“Workforce” in Chinese is 劳动力 (láo dòng lì).
People available for work together with the productive effort they can provide.
Example sentences with 劳动力
技术进步可能减少对劳动力的需求。jì shù jìn bù kě néng jián shǎo duì láo dòng lì de xū qiú
Technological progress may reduce demand for labor.
Tips for using 劳动力
- For everyday Chinese, this word sounds more collective and abstract than a term for a single worker, which makes it useful when discussing staffing needs in general rather than naming a person.