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上岗

上崗
shànggǎng
verb HSK 7-9 #21,165

Meanings

  1. 1 to take up one's post; to go on duty
  2. 2 to start work at a position

Characters

上
shàng
to go up; to start
岗
gǎng
post; sentry; position
Literally 'go up to one's post' - originally military (taking position at a sentry post), now used for any job.

Examples

HSK 3
他明天正式上岗。
Tā míngtiān zhèngshì shànggǎng.
He officially starts work tomorrow.
HSK 4
新员工培训后才能上岗。
Xīn yuángōng péixùn hòu cáinéng shànggǎng.
New employees can only start work after training.
HSK 7-9
必须持证上岗。
Bìxū chí zhèng shànggǎng.
You must have a certificate to take up the position.

Tips

usage
持证上岗 ('hold certificate to take up post') is a fixed phrase meaning you need proper credentials before starting a job. It's used seriously for regulated professions but also humorously online - e.g. joking that being a parent should require 持证上岗.

Stroke Order

上 shàng
岗 gǎng