to get off work; to leave work
下班
Clocking out, ending the workday shift, freedom after labor.
下 (descend) + 班 (shift). The joyful moment a working professional concludes their shift.
Common Usage & Traps
- 晚上十点下班 — clock out at 10:00 PM
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下班工作下班下班 already contains the work shift noun.
Can I say "下班工作"?
No! 下班 is already complete in itself; never attach 工作 behind it.
Appears in Stories 6 stories
Real context sentences across different daily scenarios and graded readings.
Meet Dr. Mi, a doctor and teacher at Sichuan University. This simple HSK 1 story shows his daily routine from morning to night, helping you learn time expressions and everyday activities.
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他下午五点半 下班 回家,六点多到家。
Follow Dazhong, a busy worker in China, as he finds warmth and kindness at a small noodle shop. Practice everyday words for food, weather, and expressing gratitude.
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他天天上午八点上班,晚上九点 下班 。
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大中有太多的工作,晚上十点 下班 。
Follow a day from waking at six-thirty to coming home at eight, then leap across days, months, and years. This simple story helps you practice speaking about routines and life changes with clear time words.
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下午五点半 下班 。
Step through a full day—from morning routines to bedtime—and pick up practical phrases for telling time and talking about your own schedule with a typical Chinese rhyme.
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下班 五点半,回家吃晚饭。
This playful poem will make you smile as you explore how Chinese words like 'computer' and 'phone' can be funnier than they seem. Get ready to enjoy simple HSK 1 vocabulary and a twist of logic!
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上班和 下班 ,上课和下课,上午和下午。
This heartwarming story reveals the quiet devotion of a father. As you read, notice the repeated actions and how a simple cup of tea becomes meaningful.
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他天天晚上九点 下班 ,我坐在七号桌子前看他。
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