务工

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Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

The term 务工 (wùgōng) specifically refers to working, often in a manual or labor-intensive job, typically outside one's hometown or in temporary positions. It is commonly used to describe migrant workers who leave rural areas to find employment in cities.

Common Contexts

务工 is frequently associated with blue-collar jobs such as construction, factory work, or other forms of manual labor. It often implies a practical, income-driven purpose rather than a professional or office-based job.

Collocations and Patterns

These collocations highlight the social and economic context of 务工, often linked to migration and labor rights.

Usage Notes

务工 is more formal and specific than just 工作 (gōngzuò, work/job). It emphasizes the nature of the work as labor or manual and often the temporary or migrant aspect. Avoid confusing 务工 with 劳动 (láodòng), which is a broader term for labor or work in general.

Example Sentences

Many rural young people choose to work in the city.

He has been working at the construction site for three years.

The rights of labor workers need to be protected.