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协调工作
xié tiáo gōng zuò
coordinate work
项目经理需要协调工作，确保团队顺利完成任务。
The project manager needs to coordinate work to ensure the team completes the tasks smoothly.
Business
formal
To organize and manage tasks or people to ensure smooth operation or collaboration.
部门领导负责协调工作，避免资源浪费。
The department head is responsible for coordinating work to avoid resource waste.
会议上我们讨论了如何协调工作进度。
In the meeting, we discussed how to coordinate work progress.
Commonly used in workplace or team management contexts.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Common Mistake
Avoid using '协调工作' to mean 'work together' in casual contexts. It implies active management or organization, not just collaboration.
Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
Use '协调工作' in professional settings (e.g., emails, meetings). For casual collaboration, use '合作' (cooperate) or '一起工作' (work together).
Word Origin
The phrase consists of '协调' (xié tiáo, meaning 'coordinate' or 'harmonize') and '工作' (gōng zuò, meaning 'work'). '协调' derives from '协' (to assist) and '调' (to adjust), while '工作' is a compound noun meaning 'work' or 'job'.
Usage Notes
Used in formal or professional contexts to describe the act of organizing or managing tasks, people, or resources to achieve a common goal. Often implies collaboration and efficiency.
Word Breakdown
协调
to coordinate or harmonize
compound工作
work or job
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