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志工

zhìgōng

ㄓˋ ㄍㄨㄥ

mainland 志願者

  1. 1(Tw) a volunteer
In Taiwan

The Taiwan word for a volunteer — temple, hospital and museum 志工 are a visible part of civic life. The mainland says 志願者.

Example

她每個星期在醫院當志工。

tā měigè xīngqí zài yīyuàn dāng zhìgōng

She volunteers at the hospital every week.

Keep 志工 and it comes back until you know it.

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