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招聘 (zhāopìn) vs 聘用 (pìnyòng) — use 招聘 when referring to the process of inviting applications, while 聘用 specifically refers to the act of employing someone after the recruitment process.
Common mistakes include confusing 招聘 with other similar terms like 招待 (zhāodài), which means 'to entertain' or 'to host.' This term is generally used in formal contexts, such as job postings or recruitment events. Pay attention to the tones, as using the wrong tone can change the meaning entirely.
At HSK Level 4, students can connect 招聘 to other employment-related vocabulary such as 工作 (gōngzuò, work) and 面试 (miànshì, interview). Focus on using 招聘 in sentences about job applications and understanding its usage in formal documents.
Learners often mix up 招聘 with 招待 (zhāodài), mistakenly using it in contexts of hosting instead of recruiting. For example, saying '我在招聘朋友' (I am recruiting friends) instead of '我在招聘员工' (I am recruiting employees) shows a misunderstanding of the term's context.
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How to say recruitment in Chinese
“recruitment” in Chinese is招聘
招聘 (zhāopìn) refers to the process of inviting applications for a job or recruiting new employees. It is commonly used in the context of employment advertisements and job fairs. The term implies actively seeking candidates to fill specific roles within an organization.
When to use 招聘
Common mistakes include confusing 招聘 with other similar terms like 招待 (zhāodài), which means 'to entertain' or 'to host.' This term is generally used in formal contexts, such as job postings or recruitment events. Pay attention to the tones, as using the wrong tone can change the meaning entirely.
招聘 or something close to it
招聘 (zhāopìn) vs 聘用 (pìnyòng) — use 招聘 when referring to the process of inviting applications, while 聘用 specifically refers to the act of employing someone after the recruitment process.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mix up 招聘 with 招待 (zhāodài), mistakenly using it in contexts of hosting instead of recruiting. For example, saying '我在招聘朋友' (I am recruiting friends) instead of '我在招聘员工' (I am recruiting employees) shows a misunderstanding of the term's context.
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Grammar Patterns of 招聘
招聘 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 3 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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各公司现在都急切地想要留住____来的员工。
Firms are now keen to hold on to the people they recruit.
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招聘 (zhāopìn) means to recruit or invite applications, while 应聘 (yìngpìn) refers to the action of applying for a job.
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