兼职
Traditional: 兼職
jiān zhí HSK 5

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📚 Example Sentences

她在咖啡馆兼职。
Tā zài kāfēiguǎn jiānzhí.
She works part-time at a café.
他找了一份兼职工作。
Tā zhǎo le yī fèn jiānzhí gōngzuò.
He found a part-time job.
兼职可以赚一些钱。
Jiānzhí kěyǐ zhuàn yīxiē qián.
A part-time job can earn some money.
我有一份兼职。
Wǒ yǒu yī fèn jiānzhí.
I have a part-time job.
兼职工作很忙。
Jiānzhí gōngzuò hěn máng.
Part-time work is very busy.

💡 Memory Tip

Break down the characters: 兼 (jiān) means 'simultaneously' or 'double,' and 职 (zhí) means 'job' or 'duty.' Think of it as 'doubling up on duties'—taking on an extra job alongside your main one. You can also associate it with the English phrase 'part-time gig' for sound similarity (jiān sounds like 'gig').

📝 Usage Notes

This word is neutral in tone and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, as well as in spoken and written Chinese. It is commonly used when discussing work, student life, or side hustles, such as in conversations about employment, resumes, or personal schedules.

📖 Grammar Points

兼职 can function as a noun (e.g., 我有一份兼职) or as a verb in the form 做兼职 (e.g., 我在做兼职). It is often modified by verbs like 找 (to find) or 做 (to do), and can be combined with nouns to specify the type of job, such as 兼职老师 (part-time teacher).

🏯 Cultural Notes

In Chinese culture, taking on 兼职 is common among students and young professionals to supplement income or build skills, reflecting values of hard work and practicality. It is socially accepted and often seen as a proactive step toward financial independence or career development.

🔄 Similar Words

Compared to 全职 (quánzhí, full-time job), 兼职 specifically denotes part-time work. Another related term is 副业 (fùyè, side business), which can imply a more entrepreneurial or long-term venture, whereas 兼职 often refers to temporary or hourly employment.

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