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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
求职qiúzhíto seek employmentHSK 6, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #22747, Hard
qiúzhí(qiu2zhi2)qiu zhi T2
  1. 1to seek employment
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March 24, 2026

求职(求職)qiúzhí(qiu2zhi2)

求职 (qiu2 zhi2) means 'to seek employment' or 'to look for a job.' This phrase is commonly used in contexts such as job hunting, career fairs, and when discussing one's professional aspirations. It emphasizes the active process of searching for work opportunities.

Strokes18Frequency#22747DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In China, the job market can be highly competitive, especially for recent graduates. The term 求职 often comes up in discussions about the 'employment season,' which is a critical time when many students and young professionals actively seek job opportunities.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person (求) holding a magnifying glass (职) as they search for a job. The character 求 looks like a hand reaching out, symbolizing the act of seeking, while 职 has a roof over a person, indicating a workplace. Together, they create a vivid image of job searching.

Meanings of 求职

qiúzhí(qiu2zhi2)
1to seek employment
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About 求职

求职Simplified
求職Traditional
18Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRC1

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Quick Contrast

求职 (qiúzhí) vs 找工作 (zhǎo gōngzuò) — use 求职 for a more formal or professional context, while 找工作 is more casual.

Usage Notes

When using 求职, it's important to note that it is often used in formal contexts, such as job applications or professional networking. A common mistake is to directly translate it as 'job' instead of 'to seek employment.' Make sure to use it in the correct verbal form.

HSK Study Tips

求职 is relevant for HSK Level 4 learners, connecting to vocabulary related to jobs and careers. Students should focus on using it in sentences about job applications and interviews, which will help reinforce its practical usage in everyday conversation.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 求职 with just 'job' and may say '我在求职工作' (I am seeking employment job), which is incorrect. The correct usage would be '我在求职' (I am seeking employment).

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Component Characters

求qiúto seek
HSK 67 strokes氺
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职zhíoffice
HSK 311 strokes耳
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How to say to seek employment in Chinese

“to seek employment” in Chinese is求职qiúzhí

求职 (qiu2 zhi2) means 'to seek employment' or 'to look for a job.' This phrase is commonly used in contexts such as job hunting, career fairs, and when discussing one's professional aspirations. It emphasizes the active process of searching for work opportunities.

When to use 求职

When using 求职, it's important to note that it is often used in formal contexts, such as job applications or professional networking. A common mistake is to directly translate it as 'job' instead of 'to seek employment.' Make sure to use it in the correct verbal form.

求职 or something close to it

求职 (qiúzhí) vs 找工作 (zhǎo gōngzuò) — use 求职 for a more formal or professional context, while 找工作 is more casual.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 求职 with just 'job' and may say '我在求职工作' (I am seeking employment job), which is incorrect. The correct usage would be '我在求职' (I am seeking employment).

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Frequently Asked Questions about 求职

求职 specifically refers to the act of seeking employment in a professional manner, while 找工作 is a more casual way of saying 'to find a job.'

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