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  4. làm việc cho chính mình

làm việc cho chính mình

/lamˈvɪək t͡ɕo t͡ɕiŋˈmɨ̃n/
work for oneself

Anh ấy quyết định làm việc cho chính mình sau khi nghỉ việc.

He decided to work for himself after quitting his job.


informal

To work independently, typically as a freelancer, entrepreneur, or self-employed individual rather than for an employer.

Làm việc cho chính mình cho phép cô ấy tự quản lý thời gian.

Working for herself allows her to manage her own time.

Nhiều người trẻ ngày nay chọn làm việc cho chính mình để có sự tự do lớn hơn.

Many young people today choose to work for themselves for greater freedom.

This phrase emphasizes independence and self-employment, often with a positive connotation of freedom and autonomy.

Collocations

làm việc tự dofreelance worklàm việc độc lậpwork independently

Synonyms

làm việc tự dolàm việc độc lậplàm việc tự chủ

Antonyms

làm việc cho người kháclàm việc cho công ty

Related Phrases

làm việc tự dophrase
freelance work
làm việc độc lậpphrase
work independently

Pro Tip

Usage Context

This phrase is often used in discussions about career choices, entrepreneurship, or work-life balance.

Gold Rule

Positive Connotation

The phrase generally conveys a positive sense of freedom and self-determination.

Word Origin

Derived from the Vietnamese words 'làm việc' (work) and 'cho chính mình' (for oneself), reflecting the concept of self-employment.

Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used to describe entrepreneurship, freelancing, or any form of self-employment. It carries a positive connotation of independence and autonomy.

Word Breakdown

làm việc
work
root
+
cho chính mình
for oneself
root
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