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    Expressing 'work' or 'worker' with 工 (gōng)

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    Structure

    工 + Noun

    Explanation

    The character 工 (gōng) means 'work,' 'worker,' or 'labor' and frequently appears as a component in compound words. It combines with other characters to form terms like 工厂 (factory), 工人 (worker), and 工作 (work/job).

    Examples

    • 他是一名经验丰富的老工，大家都很尊敬他。

      Tā shì yī míng jīngyàn fēngfù de lǎo gōng, dàjiā dōu hěn zūnjìng tā.

      He is an experienced veteran worker, and everyone respects him.

    • 这个工程需要大量的人工和材料。

      Zhège gōngchéng xūyào dàliàng de réngōng hé cáiliào.

      This project requires a large amount of labor and materials.

    • 她每天下工以后都会去健身房锻炼。

      Tā měi tiān xià gōng yǐhòu dōu huì qù jiànshēnfáng duànliàn.

      She goes to the gym to exercise every day after getting off work.

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