跳槽

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Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

"跳槽" literally means "to jump trough," but in modern Mandarin it specifically refers to changing jobs or switching employers. It is a common term in workplace and career contexts.

Common Contexts

People use "跳槽" when talking about leaving one company to join another, often for better pay, career growth, or new challenges. It usually implies a voluntary move rather than being fired.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 跳槽 + company: to change jobs to a specific company
  • 频繁跳槽: frequent job-hopping, often discussed in relation to career stability
  • 跳槽原因: reasons for changing jobs

Nuances

Using "跳槽" often carries a neutral to slightly positive tone, emphasizing career advancement. It differs from "辞职" (to resign) which focuses on quitting, and "工作" (change job) which is more general. "跳槽" highlights the act of moving between companies.

Common Confusion

Don't confuse "跳槽" with "跳槽" (a technical term in carpentry) or literal meanings involving physical troughs. In career talk, "跳槽" is always about job changes.

Example Sentences

He changed jobs to another company last year and got a significant salary

Nowadays many young people like to change jobs frequently to find better

Although changing jobs can bring new challenges, one must also consider the