你叫什么名字？
nǐ jiào shénme míngzi?
What's your name?
How to say where you work in Chinese
我在……工作。
wǒ zài... gōngzuò
I work in...
Character breakdown
Grammar and structure
The structure is: 我 (I) + 在 (at/in) + [place] + 工作 (work). You fill in the place, such as a company or industry. For example, 我在银行工作 (I work at a bank).
Variations and politeness
我在公司工作。
wǒ zài gōngsī gōngzuò
I work at a company. — More specific about the workplace.
我在这里工作。
wǒ zài zhèlǐ gōngzuò
I work here. — Shorter and more casual, pointing to a location.
Mini dialogue
A
你在哪里工作？
nǐ zài nǎlǐ gōngzuò
Where do you work?
B
我在学校工作。
wǒ zài xuéxiào gōngzuò
I work at a school.
When to use it
Appropriate
- When introducing yourself in a professional or social setting.
- When someone asks about your job or workplace.
Avoid when
- When talking about a temporary or non-work activity (e.g., studying).
- When you want to say what you do (job title) rather than where you work; use a different structure like 我是老师 (I am a teacher).
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "I work in..." in Chinese?
You say "我在……工作。" (wǒ zài... gōngzuò). Fill in the place after 在, like 我在银行工作 (I work at a bank).
How do you pronounce "我在……工作。"?
It is pronounced "wǒ zài... gōngzuò". The tones are: wǒ (3rd tone), zài (4th tone), gōng (1st tone), zuò (4th tone).
When do you use "我在……工作。"?
Use it when introducing yourself or answering questions about your workplace. It's appropriate in both formal and informal contexts.
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