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工作效率
gōngzuò xiàolǜ
work efficiency
提高工作效率是每个职场人都应该重视的问题。
Improving work efficiency is a problem that every office worker should pay attention to.
formal
The rate at which work is completed, especially in a professional or task-oriented context.
通过优化流程，这家公司将工作效率提升了30%。
By optimizing processes, the company increased its work efficiency by 30%.
员工的工作效率直接影响项目的进度。
Employees' work efficiency directly affects project progress.
Often used in business, management, and productivity discussions.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Common Mistake
Avoid confusing '工作效率' (work efficiency) with '工作时间' (working hours). The former focuses on output quality/quantity per unit time, while the latter refers to the duration spent working.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
In professional contexts, '工作效率' often implies measurable improvements (e.g., '提高20%的工作效率'). In casual speech, it may simply mean 'getting things done quickly'.
Word Origin
The term combines '工作' (gōngzuò, 'work') and '效率' (xiàolǜ, 'efficiency'), reflecting the concept of how effectively work is performed.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in workplace settings to discuss productivity. Can be applied to individuals, teams, or entire organizations.
Word Breakdown
工作
work
root效率
efficiency
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