white-collar in Chinese
white-collar in Chinese is 白领 — white-collar means relating to professional, managerial or office work rather than manual labor, and to the people who do it.
white-collar in Chinese
白领
Pronounced: bái lǐng
Of or pertaining to office work and workers; contrasted with blue-collar.
What does "white-collar" mean?
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adjective Relating to professional, managerial or office work rather than manual labor, and to the people who do it.
"White-collar jobs are concentrated in the city center."
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adjective Describing non-violent crime committed for financial gain by people in business or government, such as fraud, embezzlement or insider dealing.
"He served two years for white-collar crime."
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white-collar in a sentence
- White-collar jobs are concentrated in the city center.
- Automation is now reaching white-collar roles as well as factory floors.
- He served two years for white-collar crime.
- The firm specializes in white-collar criminal defense.
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What is "white-collar" in Chinese?
"white-collar" in Chinese is 白领. white-collar means: Relating to professional, managerial or office work rather than manual labor, and to the people who do it.
How do you pronounce 白领?
"white-collar" in Chinese is 白领, pronounced "bái lǐng".
How do you use "white-collar" in a sentence?
Example: "White-collar jobs are concentrated in the city center." In Chinese, "white-collar" is 白领.
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