Definition
雇佣 (gùyōng) is a general, formal verb for 'to employ, to hire' someone for work, often under a contract. It is broader than 聘请 (hiring a specialist or professional) and 招收 (recruiting students or new staff). 雇 is its shortened form used in compounds like 雇主 (employer).
verb
to employto hire
Examples
- 雇佣。Wǒmen gōngsī jìhuà gù yōng gèng duō de jìshù rényuán.Our company plans to hire more technical staff.
- 雇佣。Tā gù yōng le yí wèi lǜshī lái chǔlǐ zhège ànzi.He hired a lawyer to handle this case.
- 雇佣。Duǎnqī gù yōng kěyǐ jiàngdī qǐyè chéngběn.Short-term employment can reduce business costs.
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