daytime work; day labor
Meanings
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work done during the daytime; day shift
Contrasts with night work (夜班). Refers to work performed during daylight hours, typically from morning to evening.
He is working the day shift today, so he can rest early in the evening.
Day work is generally a bit easier than the night shift.
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This factory is hiring day workers for eight hours of work per day.
noun
day laborer; temporary worker paid by the day; day work
Refers to temporary employment where wages are calculated daily, common in construction, agriculture, or event staffing. Can refer to the worker (countable) or the type of work (uncountable).
He works as a day laborer at the construction site, earning two hundred yuan per day.
During the busy farming season, many people in the village go to do day work.
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This restaurant is hiring a few day laborers to help wash dishes and clear tables.
Wages for day work are usually settled on the same day.