Chinese

zhìgōng
Meaning: volunteer
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

週末我會在圖書館當志工。
周末我会在图书馆当志工。
I will volunteer at the library on the weekend.
他積極參與社區組織的志工活動。
He actively participates in the community-organized volunteer activities.
志工為災民四處奔走,終於找到足夠的物資。
The volunteers worked everywhere for the disaster victims and finally found enough supplies.
我們正在招募志工參與下個月的慈善活動。
We are recruiting volunteers to participate in next month's charity event.

Usage Notes

Commonly used in Taiwan for 'volunteer', representing someone who contributes their effort without compensation. Often interchangeable with 義工.

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