Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
班
bān
Description
“班”常常用来说一群一起学习或工作的人，比如学校里的一个班。
"班" is often used to refer to a group of people studying or working together, like a class in school.
我们也用“班”来说工作的时间，像“上班”和“下班”。
We also use "班" to talk about working hours, such as "上班" (start work) and "下班" (finish work).
Meanings
班bān
class or group of students
我们班有三十个学生。
There are thirty students in our class.
班bān
work shift; work period
我爸爸每天早上去上班。
My dad goes to work every morning.
班bān
measure word for scheduled transport
下一班车几点来？
What time does the next bus arrive?
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Notes
- Nuance
班 as a measure word counts scheduled runs of buses, trains, or flights.
- Usage
上班/下班 mean to start/finish work; 加班 means to work overtime.
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