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职场生存
zhíchǎng shēngcún
office survival
在竞争激烈的职场生存，需要不断学习和适应。
To survive in the highly competitive workplace, one must keep learning and adapting.
formal
The strategies and skills required to navigate and persist in a professional workplace environment.
新员工必须学会职场生存的基本规则。
New employees must learn the basic rules of office survival.
职场生存不仅仅是完成工作任务，还包括人际关系的处理。
Office survival isn’t just about completing tasks—it also involves managing interpersonal relationships.
Often used in business, HR, or career development contexts to discuss workplace challenges and adaptation.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Context Matters
While '职场生存' literally means 'workplace survival,' it’s often used metaphorically to describe navigating office politics or career challenges—not literal survival. Compare with '职场发展' (career development) for a more positive tone.
Gold Rule
Avoid Negative Connotations
In formal settings (e.g., job interviews), prefer '职业发展' (professional development) or '职场成长' (career growth) to avoid implying struggle or competition.
Word Origin
Composed of '职场' (zhíchǎng, workplace) and '生存' (shēngcún, survival/to survive). The phrase emerged in the 2010s as China's job market became increasingly competitive, reflecting societal pressures around career success.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in discussions about career challenges, workplace competition, and professional adaptability. Often carries a neutral or slightly negative connotation, emphasizing endurance over thriving.
Word Breakdown
职场
workplace/office environment
compound生存
survival/to survive
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