This is the 1436th most frequent Chinese word.
公務員
Civil servant.
In this context, '公務員' denotes the status that one attains through qualifying processes often involving competition and preparation.
成為一名公務員需要通過考試和嚴格的訓練。
Becoming a civil servant requires passing exams and undergoing rigorous training.
In this sentence, '公務員' (civil servant) is used to identify a person's occupation, specifically a government employee or official.
我的父親是一位公務員。
My father is a civil servant.
Here, '公務員' is used to refer generally to individuals in government positions and their responsibilities.