打工(dǎ gōng)

HSK 42 characters

to work a temporary or casual job

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Example sentences

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  • 周末我在超市打工。

    zhōu mò wǒ zài chāo shì dǎ gōng

    I work part-time at the supermarket on weekends.

  • 我打算暑假去打工。

    wǒ dǎ suàn shǔ jià qù dǎ gōng

    I plan to find a part-time job this summer holiday.

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