上班族

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noun★Intermediate— salaried workers

informal

A group of people who work regular office hours, typically in a corporate or professional setting.

上班族通常在9到5之间工作。

Salaried workers usually work between 9 to 5.

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This term is commonly used to describe the lifestyle and challenges faced by office workers in urban areas.

Collocations

上班族生活salaried worker lifestyle上班族压力salaried worker stress

office worker

This term is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in discussions about urban life and work culture.

Do not confuse '上班族' with '自由职业者' (freelancers), as they represent different work lifestyles.

Composed of '上班' (go to work) and '族' (group), referring to a collective of people engaged in regular employment.

This term is often used in discussions about work-life balance, urban living, and the pressures of corporate employment.

上班

to go to work

root

族

group

suffix

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