lán lǐng
คนงานปกขาว; คนงานปกขาว
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他是一名蓝领工人。
Tā shì yī míng lánlǐng gōngrén.
He is a blue-collar worker.
蓝领阶层是社会的重要组成部分。
Lánlǐng jiēcéng shì shèhuì de zhòngyào zǔchéng bùfèn.
The blue-collar class is an important part of society.
蓝领工作通常需要体力劳动。
Lánlǐng gōngzuò tōngcháng xūyào tǐlì láodòng.
Blue-collar jobs usually require physical labor.
蓝领工人 (lán lǐng gōng rén)
blue-collar worker
产业工人 (chǎn yè gōng rén)
industrial worker
白领 (bái líng)
white-collar worker
金领 (jīn líng)
gold-collar worker
The Chinese word 蓝领 (lánlǐng) for "blue-collar worker" is a compound of 蓝 (lán), meaning "blue," and 领 (lǐng), meaning "collar." The term originated in the United States in the early 20th century to refer to workers who wore blue work shirts or overalls, as opposed to white-collar workers who wore white shirts and ties. The term was later adopted in China and other countries to refer to manual laborers or skilled workers who perform physical labor.The term 蓝领 (lánlǐng) is often used in contrast to 白领 (bǎilǐng), which refers to office workers or professionals who wear white-collar shirts. The term 蓝领 (lánlǐng) can also be used in a more general sense to refer to the working class or the labor force.In recent years, the term 蓝领 (lánlǐng) has taken on a more positive connotation in China, as the country has increasingly focused on developing its manufacturing and industrial sectors. The term is now often used to refer to skilled workers who are essential to the country's economic growth.
