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上岗

shàng gǎng

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • to take up one's post; to go on duty
  • to take up a job

Definition

开始工作或到岗位上履行职责。

To start working or to assume one's post.

Usage

通常用于指员工开始执行工作任务，尤其在轮班或新员工入职时使用。

Typically used to refer to an employee beginning their work tasks, especially during shift changes or new employee onboarding.

Examples

  • 1 新员工明天正式上岗。 (New employees will officially start work tomorrow.)
  • 2 保安每天晚上八点上岗。 (The security guard goes on duty every night at 8 PM.)
  • 3 他经过培训后终于可以上岗了。 (After training, he can finally take up his post.)
  • 4 春节期间,许多志愿者主动上岗服务。 (During the Spring Festival, many volunteers took the initiative to serve on duty.)
  • 5 由于人手不足,他连续上岗12小时。 (Due to short staffing, he worked for 12 consecutive hours on duty.)

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