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  4. 上班族

上班族

shàng bān zú
salaried workers

上班族每天早起上班,生活节奏紧张。

Salaried workers wake up early every day for work, living a hectic life.


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.

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

Synonyms

职场人士打工族白领

Antonyms

自由职业者退休人士

Related Phrases

打工人phrase
office worker

Pro Tip

Usage Context

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

Gold Rule

Avoid Misinterpretation

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

Word Origin

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

Usage Notes

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

Word Breakdown

上班
to go to work
root
+
族
group
suffix
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