单位 (dānwèi) — work unit; organization
HSK 3 | noun | an organization or place of work, also a unit of measurement
单位 (dānwèi)
单位 commonly refers to one's work unit or employer organization in China, and can also mean a unit of measurement.
Meanings
- [noun] work unit; organization; employer
- [noun] unit (of measurement)
Example Sentences
他的单位在市中心。 Tā de dānwèi zài shì zhōngxīn. His workplace is in the city center.
你在哪个单位工作？ Nǐ zài nǎge dānwèi gōngzuò? Which organization do you work for?
这道数学题要注意单位的换算。 Zhè dào shùxué tí yào zhùyì dānwèi de huànsuàn. In this math problem, pay attention to the unit conversion.
单位给我们安排了住房。 Dānwèi gěi wǒmen ānpái le zhùfáng. The work unit arranged housing for us.
Collocations
| Collocation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 工作单位 | workplace; work unit |
| 事业单位 | public institution |
| 所在单位 | one's organization |
| 单位领导 | unit leader; supervisor |
| 计量单位 | unit of measurement |
Memory Hook
单 (single/individual) + 位 (position/place): your single designated position in an organization is your 单位.