单位

單位

dānwèi

noun HSK 2 #4,282

Meanings

1 work unit
2 unit (of measure)

Characters

position; place

Examples

你在哪个单位工作？

Nǐ zài nǎge dānwèi gōngzuò?

Which work unit do you work at?

公斤是重量的单位。

Gōngjīn shì zhòngliàng de dānwèi.

Kilogram is a unit of weight.

Tips

culture

In China, 单位 traditionally referred to your state-owned employer, which provided housing, healthcare, and other benefits. Asking someone's 单位 was like asking where they work.

Stroke Order

单 dān

位 wèi