下班

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Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

"下班" means to finish work or get off work, typically referring to the end of a work shift or office hours. It is a very common term used in daily conversation about work routines.

Common Contexts

People often use "下班" to talk about their schedule, commuting times, or plans after work. For example, "下班" (after getting off work) is frequently used to describe activities done in the evening.

Collocations and Patterns

These collocations help express specific times or conditions related to finishing work.

Usage Notes

"下班" is a verb phrase and usually appears after a time expression or subject. It is not used for starting work (which is "上班"). Avoid confusing "下班" with "放学" which means finishing school.

Summary

Use "下班" to clearly indicate the end of a work period. It is a practical word for discussing daily life, schedules, and commuting in Chinese.

Example Sentences

I get off work at six every day, then go to the gym to exercise.

The subway is very crowded during the rush hour after work.

The boss said we can get off work early today.