兼职

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Character Breakdown

Usage of 兼职

The word 兼职 primarily refers to holding a concurrent position or doing a part-time job alongside a main job or study. It is commonly used to describe situations where someone takes on additional work or roles beyond their primary occupation.

Common Contexts

  1. Part-time jobs for students or workers who want extra income.
  2. Professionals who serve as consultants or advisors on a part-time basis.
  3. Situations where someone holds two roles simultaneously within an organization.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 兼职 (do a part-time job): Used when someone takes on extra work.
  • 兼职/顾问 (part-time teacher/consultant): Specifies the role held concurrently.
  • 兼职工作 (part-time work): General phrase for part-time employment.

Nuances

Using 兼职 implies a secondary role that is usually less formal or less time-consuming than the primary job. It often carries a neutral or positive connotation, emphasizing flexibility or additional income. Avoid confusing 兼职 with 临时 (temporary worker), which implies short-term or casual labor.

Register

兼职 is suitable for both formal and informal contexts, including workplace discussions, academic settings, and everyday conversations about work.

Example Sentences

He works full-time at the company and also teaches English as a part-time

Many college students use their spare time to do part-time jobs to earn

He was hired by the company as a part-time consultant responsible for