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工作流程
gōngzuò liúchéng
workflow
我们需要优化这个工作流程，提高效率。
We need to optimize this workflow to improve efficiency.
formal
A sequence of steps or procedures followed to complete a specific task or process in a workplace or organization.
项目经理设计了一个清晰的工作流程，确保团队成员知道每一步的责任。
The project manager designed a clear workflow to ensure team members know their responsibilities at each step.
软件开发的工作流程通常包括需求分析、设计、编码、测试和部署。
A software development workflow typically includes requirements analysis, design, coding, testing, and deployment.
Often used in business, project management, and technical contexts to describe systematic processes.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Distinguish from 'process'
While 'process' can refer to any series of actions, 'workflow' specifically implies a structured, often automated or semi-automated sequence of steps designed to achieve a specific outcome in a work environment.
Gold Rule
Use in context
When describing how work is done, '工作流程' is more precise than '流程' alone, as it explicitly ties the process to work tasks.
Word Origin
工作 (gōngzuò, 'work') + 流程 (liúchéng, 'process' or 'procedure'). The term combines two common Chinese words to form a compound phrase describing the systematic flow of work tasks.
Usage Notes
The term is widely used in both formal and informal Chinese contexts, especially in business, technology, and project management. It emphasizes the sequential and organized nature of tasks.
Word Breakdown
工作
work
noun流程
process or procedure
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