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薪水 (xīnshuǐ) refers specifically to salary and is often used in a more formal context, while 工资 (gōngzī) is a broader term for wages that can include hourly pay or salaries.
Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 工资; it's pronounced gōng zī, with a high level tone for both characters. Common collocations include '工资水平' (wage level) and '最低工资' (minimum wage). It is more commonly used in informal settings, but can also appear in formal discussions about compensation.
作为HSK 4的词汇，工资与许多与工作和经济相关的词汇相连接，如'工作' (work) 和 '收入' (income)。学习者应关注与工资相关的表达和短语，以便在实际交流中运用自如。
Learners often confuse 工资 (wages) with 薪水 (xīn shuǐ), which also means salary but is more colloquial. For example, saying '我的工资是3000元' (Wǒ de gōng zī shì 3000 yuán) is correct, while '我的薪水是3000元' (Wǒ de xīn shuǐ shì 3000 yuán) is more casual.
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How to say wages in Chinese
“wages” in Chinese is工资
工资 (gōng zī) refers to the wages or pay that an employee receives in exchange for their work. It is commonly used in discussions about employment, labor rights, and personal finance. Understanding this term is essential for navigating workplace conversations and salary negotiations in a Chinese-speaking environment.
When to use 工资
Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 工资; it's pronounced gōng zī, with a high level tone for both characters. Common collocations include '工资水平' (wage level) and '最低工资' (minimum wage). It is more commonly used in informal settings, but can also appear in formal discussions about compensation.
工资 or something close to it
薪水 (xīnshuǐ) refers specifically to salary and is often used in a more formal context, while 工资 (gōngzī) is a broader term for wages that can include hourly pay or salaries.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 工资 (wages) with 薪水 (xīn shuǐ), which also means salary but is more colloquial. For example, saying '我的工资是3000元' (Wǒ de gōng zī shì 3000 yuán) is correct, while '我的薪水是3000元' (Wǒ de xīn shuǐ shì 3000 yuán) is more casual.
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Grammar Patterns of 工资
工资 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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依据公司的规定，迟到要扣____。
According to company rules, being late results in a pay deduction.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 工资
You can say '你的工资是多少?' (Nǐ de gōng zī shì duō shǎo?), which means 'What is your salary?'. This is generally acceptable in informal settings.
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