Definition
工薪阶层 refers to the social class of salaried workers — people whose primary income comes from fixed wages or salaries, typically in government, education, or corporate jobs. It contrasts with the self-employed, business owners, and the wealthy elite.
n.
wage earnerssalaried workers (as a social class)
Examples
- 工薪阶层。Hěnduō gōng xīn jiē céng dōu zài wèi fángdài hé shēnghuófèi ér mánglù.Many wage earners are busy with mortgage and living expenses.
- 工薪阶层。gōng xīn jiē céng de shōurù zēngzhǎng gēn bú shàng fángjià de shàngzhǎng.The income growth of wage earners can't keep up with the rise in housing prices.
- 工薪阶层，。Tā shì yí gè pǔtōng de gōng xīn jiē céng, měitiān zhāo jiǔ wǎn wǔ de gōngzuò.She is an ordinary wage earner, working nine-to-five every day.
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