Vocapedia
Log inTry for Free
Log in

Looking up...

Words

  • Words of the Year
  • Recent Lookups
  • My Dictionary

Languages

  • English
  • Vietnamese
  • Japanese
  • Chinese
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Korean
  • German

Features

  • Words of the Year
  • My Collections List
  • Reviews
  • Learning Resources
  • Community Collections

Learn

  • How It Works
  • Study Guides
  • Language Tips
  • FAQ
  • Getting Started
  • For Individuals
  • For Teachers

Community

  • Forum
  • Blog
  • Help Center
  • Partnerships

About

  • About Vocapedia
  • Contact Us
  • Feedback

Legal

  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Accessibility
  • GDPR Compliance
© 2026 Vocapedia. All rights reserved.

上班时间

shàng bān shí jiān
noun phrase★Beginner💡 working hours
formal

The hours during which a person is scheduled to work.

请在上班时间内完成这份报告。

Please complete this report during working hours.

上班时间外,请勿联系我。

Do not contact me outside of working hours.

💡

Commonly used in workplaces to indicate availability or schedule.

Collocations

上班时间内during working hours上班时间外outside working hours弹性上班时间flexible working hours

Synonyms

工作时间办公时间

Antonyms

下班时间休息时间

Related Phrases

加班phrase
to work overtime
打卡phrase
to clock in/out at work

💡Pro Tip

Distinguish from '工作时间'

'上班时间' typically refers to the hours one is expected to be at work, while '工作时间' can also mean the time spent actually working during those hours.

⚡Gold Rule

Formal vs. Informal

Use '上班时间' in formal emails or workplace communications. In casual speech, '工作时间' may be more common.

📖Word Origin

The phrase combines '上班' (shàng bān, to go to work) and '时间' (shí jiān, time), reflecting the concept of scheduled work periods.

📝Usage Notes

Used in both formal and informal contexts. In business settings, it may refer to official office hours, while in casual contexts, it can describe personal work schedules.

Word Breakdown

上班
to go to work / to start work
verb phrase
+
时间
time
noun
汉英词典

Learning Progress

Track your learning journey!

• Save words to build your vocabulary

• Monitor your daily streak

• Get personalized review reminders

• See words learned statistics

Log in to access advanced features and track your progress!

Go to Dashboard →

Recent Lookups

The most recent words being looked up. Stay up to date with what language learners are exploring.