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开始工作
kāishǐ gōngzuò
start working
他每天早上九点开始工作。
He starts work every morning at nine o'clock.
formal
To begin performing one's job duties or tasks.
会议结束后，我们立即开始工作。
After the meeting ended, we started working immediately.
新员工明天开始工作。
The new employee starts work tomorrow.
Commonly used in work contexts to indicate the start of a work period or shift.
Pro Tip
Common Workplace Phrases
In Chinese workplaces, '开始工作' is often used alongside '开工' (kāigōng) for the start of a workday or project. '开工' is slightly more formal and is frequently seen in business contexts.
Gold Rule
Contextual Usage
Use '开始工作' when referring to the act of beginning work duties. Avoid using it to describe starting a hobby or personal activity, as it is work-specific.
Word Origin
开 (kāi) means 'to open' or 'to start', and 工作 (gōngzuò) means 'work' or 'job'. The phrase combines these to indicate the initiation of work duties.
Usage Notes
This phrase is neutral and commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. It can refer to the start of a workday, a new job, or resuming work after a break.
Word Breakdown
开始
to start; to begin
verb工作
work; job; task
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