加班
To work overtime
शाब्दिक अर्थ: Add (加) + Shift/Work (班)
Use `加班` whenever work eats into your personal time, whether by choice or command.
15 सेकंड में
- Means working beyond your regular scheduled hours.
- Used for both staying late and working on weekends.
- Very common in office culture and daily complaints.
मतलब
This phrase literally means 'adding shifts' and is used whenever you stay late at work or work during your personal time.
मुख्य उदाहरण
3 / 6Telling a friend why you can't go to dinner
对不起，我今晚要加班。
Sorry, I have to work overtime tonight.
Asking a colleague about their schedule
你最近经常加班吗？
Have you been working overtime often lately?
Discussing compensation with HR
请问公司有加班费吗？
Excuse me, does the company offer overtime pay?
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
The term is central to the modern Chinese '996' work culture debate. While historically a sign of diligence, it is now often discussed in the context of burnout and work-life balance. In many tech hubs like Shenzhen, 'jiaban' is almost a default lifestyle rather than an exception.
Splitting the Phrase
Remember that `加班` is a 'separable verb.' You can put things in the middle like `加了三天班` (worked 3 days of overtime).
Don't use it for studying
Even if you study until 2 AM, don't say `加班`. Use `熬夜` (stay up late) or `加练` (extra practice) instead.
15 सेकंड में
- Means working beyond your regular scheduled hours.
- Used for both staying late and working on weekends.
- Very common in office culture and daily complaints.
What It Means
加班 is the most common way to say you are working overtime. It is a verb-object phrase. You use it when your workday doesn't end at 5 PM. It covers staying late at the office. It also covers working on weekends. If you are doing work, you are 加班.
How To Use It
You can use it as a simple verb. You can say 我要加班 (I need to work overtime). You can also put the amount of time in the middle. For example, 加两个小时班 means working two extra hours. Don't forget the 了 if you already did it. It is a very flexible phrase for any job.
When To Use It
Use it when your boss asks you to stay. Use it when you tell your partner you'll be late for dinner. It is perfect for professional emails. It is also great for complaining to friends. If you are at a laptop in a cafe on Sunday, you are 加班.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use it for chores at home. Washing dishes is not 加班. Do not use it for studying for school. That is usually called 复习 or 自习. Only use it for professional work or paid jobs. If you are doing a favor for a friend, it is not 加班.
Cultural Background
In China, 加班 is a huge part of life. You might hear about the '996' culture. This means working 9 AM to 9 PM, six days a week. Many young people joke about their 'broken' bodies from too much 加班. It is a mix of hard work and social pressure. It is often seen as a sign of dedication, even if it's tiring.
Common Variations
You will hear 加班费, which means overtime pay. There is also 加班狗, a self-deprecating term meaning 'overtime dog.' People use this when they feel like they have no life. Another one is 白加班, which means working overtime for free. Nobody likes that one!
इस्तेमाल की जानकारी
The phrase is very versatile and safe for all levels of formality. Just remember it's a separable verb when adding durations.
Splitting the Phrase
Remember that `加班` is a 'separable verb.' You can put things in the middle like `加了三天班` (worked 3 days of overtime).
Don't use it for studying
Even if you study until 2 AM, don't say `加班`. Use `熬夜` (stay up late) or `加练` (extra practice) instead.
The 996 Culture
Mentioning `996` is a quick way to show you understand the intensity of Chinese `加班` culture.
उदाहरण
6对不起，我今晚要加班。
Sorry, I have to work overtime tonight.
A very common and polite way to decline an invitation.
你最近经常加班吗？
Have you been working overtime often lately?
A standard way to check in on a coworker's workload.
请问公司有加班费吗？
Excuse me, does the company offer overtime pay?
Using the noun form 'overtime pay' in a formal setting.
又是加班的一天，我是一只加班狗。
Another day of overtime; I'm just an overtime dog.
Uses self-deprecating humor common among young professionals.
我连续加班一个星期了，好累啊。
I've worked overtime for a week straight; I'm so tired.
Expressing exhaustion to a loved one.
周六我要加班，你们去玩吧。
I have to work Saturday, you guys go ahead and have fun.
Short and direct for mobile messaging.
खुद को परखो
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence about working late.
老板让我今天___一个小时。
`加班` is for work shifts, `加课` is for extra classes, and `加水` is for adding water.
How do you say 'work overtime for two hours'?
他昨天加了两个小时___。
Because `加班` is a verb-object phrase, the time duration goes between `加` and `班`.
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विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Formality of 'Jiaban'
Complaining to friends using 'Jiabangou'
加班狗又在加班。
Standard daily usage at work or home
我今天要加班。
Discussing labor contracts or policies
关于加班补偿的规定。
When to use 'Jiaban'
Office Desk
Staying past 6 PM
At Home
Answering work emails on Sunday
Job Interview
Asking about work hours
Dinner Party
Explaining why you are late
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालNo, it also applies to working on weekends or holidays. If you are doing work during time that should be off-duty, it is 加班.
Yes, even if you are the boss, if you work extra hours, you can say you are 加班.
You can say 我不想加班 (Wǒ bù xiǎng jiābān). It is a very common sentiment!
It acts as both. As a verb: 他在加班. As a noun: 我不喜欢加班 (I don't like overtime).
The opposite is 准时下班 (zhǔnshí xiàbān), which means leaving work exactly on time.
It depends on the company culture, but it is a standard professional question during contract negotiations.
No, for schoolwork use 开夜车 (lighting the midnight oil) or 补课 (catch-up lessons).
It is a slang term for someone who works too much overtime. It's usually used to make fun of oneself, like 'I'm an overtime slave.'
You say 我加了五个小时班. Note how the time goes between the two characters.
Yes, it is universally understood in all Chinese-speaking regions to mean working overtime.
संबंधित मुहावरे
下班
To get off work
熬夜
To stay up late
调休
To take time off in lieu of overtime
打卡
To clock in/out
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