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March 24, 2026
职工(職工)zhígōng(zhi2gong1)
The term 职工 (zhígōng) refers to workers or staff, typically in an organizational or employment context. It encompasses both employees and laborers, emphasizing their roles within a workplace or institution, often used in formal settings.
Frequency#16426DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the role of 职工 is significant in the context of the socialist work unit system, where employees often feel a strong sense of belonging and responsibility towards their workplace.
Memory Tip
Think of 职 (zhí) as 'position' or 'job' and 工 (gōng) as 'work' or 'labor'. Imagine a worker proudly standing in their job position, holding tools, representing their role in the workforce.
Meanings of 职工
zhígōng(zhi2gong1)
1workers
2staff
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About 职工
职工Simplified
職工Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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个Measure Word
HSK 3.0L5ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2BCT✓CEFRA2
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AI Study Notes for 职工
Quick Contrast
员工 (yuángōng) vs 职员 (zhíyuán) — use 职工 for a broader category of workers, while 员工 is more specific to employees, and 职员 refers to office staff.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 职 (zhí) as 'position' or 'job' and 工 (gōng) as 'work' or 'labor'. Imagine a worker proudly standing in their job position, holding tools, representing their role in the workforce.
Usage Notes
Common mistakes include confusing 职工 with the more general term 员工 (yuángōng), which can refer to any employee without the emphasis on their work role. Use 职工 in formal documents or discussions about employment structures.
HSK Study Tips
While 职工 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it relates closely to HSK Level 4 terms like 工作 (gōngzuò - work) and 员工 (yuángōng - staff). Students should focus on understanding the workplace context and nuances of these related terms.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the role of 职工 is significant in the context of the socialist work unit system, where employees often feel a strong sense of belonging and responsibility towards their workplace.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 职工 with the more general term 员工 (yuángōng). For instance, saying '这是一家职工的公司' (This is a staff company) should be corrected to '这是一家员工的公司' to convey the intended meaning.
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Cultural Notes for 职工
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In Chinese culture, the role of 职工 is significant in the context of the socialist work unit system, where employees often feel a strong sense of belonging and responsibility towards their workplace.
Frequently Asked Questions about 职工
No, 职工 can refer to both full-time and part-time workers within a formal workplace.
It's more appropriate for formal or professional settings; in casual contexts, you might prefer 员工.
While both terms refer to workers, 职工 emphasizes employment within an organization, while 劳动者 refers more broadly to laborers or workers regardless of their employment status.
