工作日

工作日 refers to a weekday, specifically the days from Monday to Friday when most people go to work or school. It is commonly used in contrast to weekends (周末) and holidays (节假日), which are days off.

The character 工 (gōng) means 'work' or 'labor,' 作 (zuò) means 'to do' or 'to make,' and 日 (rì) means 'day.' Together, they literally translate to 'working day,' emphasizing the days dedicated to labor and professional activities.

工作日 is widely used in daily life, especially in schedules, calendars, and discussions about time management. In China, it is common to refer to working days when planning meetings, deadlines, or travel arrangements, as many businesses operate only on weekdays.