Chinese vocabulary: Work & School
15 Chinese words with English meanings and pronunciation, grouped by situation.
These are the Chinese words you'll actually use for work & school — the ones that come up in a real conversation with Mei. Read them, say them out loud, then use them in a lesson.
At Work
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 工作 | gong zuo | Work / Job |
| 办公室 | ban gong shi | Office |
| 同事 | tong shi | Colleague |
| 老板 | lao ban | Boss |
| 休息日 | xiu xi ri | Day off |
| 工资 | gong zi | Salary |
| 会议 | hui yi | Meeting |
| 日程 | ri cheng | Schedule |
At School
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 课 | ke | Lesson |
| 男老师 | nan lao shi | Teacher (male) |
| 女老师 | nv lao shi | Teacher (female) |
| 学生 | xue sheng | Student |
| 考试 | kao shi | Exams |
| 笔记本 | bi ji ben | Notebook |
| 笔 | bi | Pen |
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