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下课 (xiàkè) - refers specifically to finishing class, while 下班 (xiàbān) is used for finishing work.
Be careful not to confuse 下班 with 上班 (shàngbān), which means to start work. This phrase is often used in casual conversations among colleagues, but can also be appropriate in more formal settings when discussing work hours.
Although 下班 is not in the official HSK vocabulary lists, it is relevant for learners at HSK Level 2 and above, as it connects with other work-related vocabulary. Focus on usage in sentences about daily routines.
Learners often confuse 下班 with 上班, leading to mistakes like saying '我下班时候去上班' (I will go to work when I finish work) instead of '我下班时候去家' (I will go home when I finish work).
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How to say to finish work in Chinese
“to finish work” in Chinese is下班
下班 (xiàbān) means to finish work or to get off work. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts when referring to the end of a workday or the conclusion of one's professional duties.
When to use 下班
Be careful not to confuse 下班 with 上班 (shàngbān), which means to start work. This phrase is often used in casual conversations among colleagues, but can also be appropriate in more formal settings when discussing work hours.
下班 or something close to it
下课 (xiàkè) - refers specifically to finishing class, while 下班 (xiàbān) is used for finishing work.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 下班 with 上班, leading to mistakes like saying '我下班时候去上班' (I will go to work when I finish work) instead of '我下班时候去家' (I will go home when I finish work).
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No, 下班 specifically refers to finishing work or a work shift. For school, you would use 放学 (fàngxué) to mean finishing classes.
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