get work done; productive
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to get work done; to produce output
informalOften refers to the tangible result or quantity of work completed.
Yòng用
shàng上
xīn新
gōng工
jù具
hòu后
，
jīn今
tiān天
tè特
bié别
chū出
huó活
。
After using the new tools, we got a lot done today.
Zhè这
huó活
er儿
bù不
chū出
huó活
，
bàn半
tiān天
cái才
zuò做
le了
yī一
diǎn点
diǎn点
。
This job isn't productive; we only did a tiny bit after half a day.
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Yǒu有
le了
tuán团
duì队
xié协
zuò作
，
xiàng项
mù目
chū出
huó活
hěn很
kuài快
。
With teamwork, the project is progressing quickly.
adjective
productive; efficient; yielding high output
informalDescribes a method, tool, or person that is highly efficient.
Zhè这
tái台
jī机
qì器
zhēn真
chū出
huó活
，
dǐng顶
dé得
shàng上
sān三
gè个
rén人
。
This machine is really productive; it can do the work of three people.
Tā他
gàn干
huó活
er儿
yòu又
zǐ仔
xì细
yòu又
chū出
huó活
。
He works meticulously and efficiently.
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Xià下
wǔ午
suī虽
rán然
shí时
jiān间
duǎn短
，
dàn但
dà大
jiā家
hěn很
chū出
huó活
。
Although the afternoon was short, everyone was very productive.