轮班
lún bānnoun★Intermediate
formal
A system where workers take turns working different shifts to cover a 24-hour period, often used in hospitals, factories, or other 24/7 operations.
工厂实行三班倒的轮班制度。
The factory operates on a three-shift rotation system.
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Common in workplaces requiring continuous operation, such as hospitals, factories, and emergency services.
Collocations
轮班制度shift system轮班表shift schedule轮班工作shift work
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Related Phrases
三班倒phrase
three-shift rotation
倒班phrase
shift change
💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
'轮班' is often used in formal contexts, such as work schedules in hospitals or factories.
📖Word Origin
From '轮' (to rotate) + '班' (shift), literally meaning 'rotating shifts'.
📝Usage Notes
Often used in formal or professional contexts to describe work schedules in industries requiring continuous operation.
Word Breakdown
轮
to rotate
root班
shift
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