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准时下班
zhǔn shí xià bān
leave work on time
他每天都准时下班，从不加班。
He leaves work on time every day and never works overtime.
neutral
To leave one's workplace at the scheduled end time of the workday without delay or overtime.
公司实行弹性工作制后，员工们都能准时下班了。
After the company implemented flexible working hours, employees can leave work on time.
她坚持准时下班，即使工作再忙也不会拖延。
She insists on leaving work on time, even if she's busy with work.
Often used in workplace contexts to emphasize work-life balance or adherence to scheduled hours.
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Pro Tip
Workplace Culture Context
In China, the phrase is often associated with modern workplace reforms and debates about work-life balance, especially in contrast to traditional '996' culture (9am-9pm, 6 days a week).
Gold Rule
Avoid Misinterpretation
准时下班 does NOT mean 'to quit a job' or 'to resign.' It specifically refers to leaving at the scheduled time.
Word Origin
Composed of 准时 (zhǔn shí, 'on time') and 下班 (xià bān, 'to finish work'), reflecting the concept of punctual departure from work.
Usage Notes
Common in discussions about work culture, especially in contexts where overtime is expected. Can imply a healthy work-life balance or resistance to exploitative labor practices.
Word Breakdown
准时
on time
adverb下班
to finish work
verb汉英词典