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To work extra hours beyond the normal schedule, typically due to work demands.
因为项目截止日期临近，我们不得不加班。
We had to work overtime because the project deadline was approaching.
她加班加得太多，都快累垮了。
She's worked so many overtime hours that she's about to collapse from exhaustion.
Often implies working late into the evening or on weekends.
In China, '加班' is often discussed in the context of work culture reforms and discussions about work-life balance. The term carries implications of dedication but also raises concerns about employee well-being.
While '加班' specifically refers to working beyond scheduled hours, it does not necessarily imply additional pay unless specified (e.g., '加班费'). In some contexts, it may simply mean working longer hours without extra compensation.
Combines 加 (jiā, 'to add') and 班 (bān, 'shift' or 'duty'). Literally means 'to add a shift,' reflecting the act of extending one's work hours beyond the regular schedule.
Common in workplaces with high workloads or strict deadlines. Often associated with negative connotations due to stress or lack of work-life balance.