Definition
钟点工 refers to a worker paid by the hour, most commonly a domestic helper who comes to your home to clean, cook, or care for the elderly. It's a common arrangement in Chinese cities, often booked through agencies or apps. The term is more specific than just 'hourly worker' — it implies a service role inside someone's home.
n.
hourly worker (typically live-out domestic help)
Examples
- 钟点工。Wǒ jiā měi zhōu qǐng zhōng diǎn gōng lái dǎsǎo liǎng cì.My family hires a hourly worker to clean twice a week.
- 钟点工，。Tā zuò zhōng diǎn gōng yǐjīng sān nián le, kèhù dōu duì tā hěn mǎnyì.She has been working as a hourly domestic helper for three years, and all her clients are very satisfied.
- 钟点工。Zhège jiāzhèng gōngsī tígōng zhōng diǎn gōng hé bǎomǔ liǎng zhǒng fúwù.This housekeeping agency offers both hourly workers and live-in nannies.
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