工资

gōng zī

HSK 4

Meaning

wages; pay

Definition

工资是劳动者通过工作获得的报酬，通常以货币形式定期支付。

Wage or salary, the compensation received by an employee for work, usually paid in currency on a regular basis.

Usage

工资通常用于描述雇员从雇主处获得的固定报酬，可以是按月、按周或按小时计算。常用于讨论收入、经济状况或职场话题。

The term is used to describe the fixed compensation an employee receives from an employer, often calculated monthly, weekly, or hourly. Commonly used in discussions about income, economic status, or workplace topics.

Examples

1 这个月我的工资涨了500元。 (My salary increased by 500 yuan this month.)
2 他每月工资都用来支付房租和生活费。 (He uses his monthly salary to pay rent and living expenses.)
3 公司承诺下季度调整工资结构。 (The company promised to adjust the salary structure next quarter.)
4 她的工资水平在同行业中属于中等偏上。 (Her salary level is above average in the same industry.)
5 工资条上详细列出了各项扣款和补贴。 (The payslip details various deductions and allowances.)

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