No. 2,739 in Chinese
务工
"W务工" means "to work, typically in manual labor or migrant jobs."
In a sentence
很多农村居民前往城市务工以维持生计。
Many rural residents go to cities to work in order to make a living.
务工 here is used as a verb meaning 'work' or 'be employed' in non-specialized jobs, particularly manual labor.
务工人员在节假日通常会返乡探亲。
Workers usually return to their hometown to visit relatives during holidays.
务工人员 means 'workers,' specifically referring to individuals employed in manual labor or general jobs.
政府鼓励更多务工青年接受职业培训。
The government encourages more working youths to receive vocational training.
务工青年 refers to young people who are engaged in employment or labor.
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