打工

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Usage of 打工

The term 打工 (dǎ gōng) specifically refers to working temporary, casual, or part-time jobs, often to earn extra money or gain experience. It is commonly used by students or people who do not have full-time employment.

Common contexts

打工 is frequently used in everyday conversation when talking about part-time jobs during school breaks, internships, or casual labor. It implies a job that is usually short-term and not a formal career position.

Collocations and patterns

  • 打工: to work part-time to earn money, emphasizing the financial purpose.
  • 打工: working during holidays, common among students.
  • 打工地方: the place where one works part-time.

Nuances

Using 打工 often implies a less formal or lower-status job compared to full-time employment. It is not used for professional or permanent jobs. Avoid confusing 打工 with 工作 (gōngzuò), which means work or job in a broader sense and can refer to full-time or professional employment.

Example Sentences

I worked part-time at a coffee shop during summer vacation to earn some

Many college students choose to work part-time during holidays to gain

The place where he works part-time is very close to home, making commuting