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清洁工

qīng jié gōng

dustman; cleaner

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Example Sentences

清洁工正在打扫街道。

qīngjiégōng zhèngzài dǎsǎo jiēdào.

The cleaner is cleaning the street.

清洁工每天都很辛苦地工作。

qīngjiégōng měitiān dōu hěn xīnkǔ de gōngzuò.

The cleaner works very hard every day.

清洁工是城市的美容师。

qīngjiégōng shì chéngshì de měiróngshī.

The cleaner is the beautician of the city.

Synonyms

清洁员 (qīngjiéyuán)

cleaner

保洁员 (bǎojiéyuán)

janitor

Antonyms

脏工 (zāng gōng)

dirty worker

垃圾工 (lājī gōng)

garbage worker

Etymology & Components

The Chinese word 清洁工 (qīng jié gōng) is a compound noun that literally means "cleanliness worker". It is composed of two characters: 清洁 (qīng jié), which means "cleanliness" or "hygiene", and 工 (gōng), which means "worker" or "laborer". The term 清洁工 is used to refer to people who are employed to clean and maintain public or private spaces, such as streets, offices, and homes. These workers may be responsible for a variety of tasks, including sweeping, mopping, dusting, and taking out the trash. In some cases, they may also be responsible for more specialized tasks, such as window washing or carpet cleaning. The term 清洁工 is a general term that can be used to refer to any type of cleaning worker, regardless of their specific job duties.