How common it is
工作 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say gōngzuò slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
可以使用“工作”来描述人们从事的活动或职业。例如，爸爸的工作是开车送快递。
可以使用“工作”来描述人们从事的活动或职业。例如，爸爸的工作是开车送快递。
Context note
“工作”常用于描述职业、职责和日常活动。比如在谈论职业规划或者日常生活中的事情时会用到这个词汇。
“工作”常用于描述职业、职责和日常活动。比如在谈论职业规划或者日常生活中的事情时会用到这个词汇。
5 examples
我爸爸的工作是开车送货
Wǒ dàdaddy de gōngzuò shì kāichē sòngkuài
My dad’s work is driving and delivering packages.
妈妈在医院工作
Māma zài yīyuàn gōngzuò
Mom works in the hospital.
我哥哥的工作是卖衣服
Wǒ gēgē de gōngzuò shì mài yīfu
My brother’s job is selling clothes.
他每天工作8小时
Tā měitiān gōngzuò 8 xiàng
He works 8 hours every day.
我帮妈妈做家务，也是我的一份工作
Wǒ bāng māma zuò wàijiù, yěshì wǒ de yīfèn gōngzuò
I help mom with housework, which is also my job.
5 mini stories
小明的爸爸是老师。他每天工作8小时。
Xiǎomíng de dàdaddy shì lǎoshī. Tā měitiān gōngzuò 8 xiàng.
Xiaoming's dad is a teacher. He works 8 hours every day.
小红的妈妈在医院工作。她喜欢帮助病人。
Xiǎohóng de māma zài yīyuàn gōngzuò. Tā xǐhuān bāngzhù bìndiàn.
Xiaohong's mom works in the hospital. She likes helping patients.
小华的哥哥是警察。他工作很辛苦。
Xiǎohuá de gēgē shì jǐngchá. Tā gōngzuò hěn kǔxī.
Xiaohua's brother is a police officer. He works very hard.
小丽的姐姐在超市工作。她喜欢和顾客聊天。
Xiǎolì de jiějie zài shāoshì gōngzuò. Tā xǐhuān hé kùhǔ liánliàn.
Xiaoli's sister works in the supermarket. She likes chatting with customers.
小刚的爸爸是厨师。他喜欢做各种美食。
Xiǎogāng de dàdaddy shì chīshì. Tā xǐhuān zuò zhǒu zhǒu měishí.
Xiaogang's dad is a chef. He likes making all kinds of delicious food.