雇
hire; employ; surname Gu
Meanings
3 senses · 12 examplesverb
to hire; to employ; to pay someone to work
Commonly used for hiring workers, domestic helpers, or staff.
This company hired many young people to work as customer service representatives.
Her family hired a live-in nanny to take care of the elderly.
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The factory hired temporary workers to catch up on orders.
Many families hire gardeners to maintain their yards.
He hired a lawyer to help him resolve the legal dispute.
verb
to rent; to hire (vehicle/transport)
Used for paying for transportation services like taxis, boats, or private cars.
We hired a car at the train station to go to the airport.
The tourists hired a boat to tour the lake.
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He hired a truck to move house.
We hired a tricycle to carry our luggage.
The tour group hired a coach to take everyone on the sightseeing trip.
noun
surname Gu
Used as a family name, rare in modern usage.
Mr. Gu is our new colleague.
I know a teacher whose surname is Gu.