tạp vụ
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Definition
Noun: 1. Odd jobs, miscellaneous tasks: Refers to various small, often unskilled or semi-skilled tasks and chores, typically of a general maintenance or support nature. This is the core meaning. 2. Janitorial/cleaning work: In specific contexts, particularly within an office or building, it can refer to cleaning and basic maintenance duties.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Anh ấy làm tạp vụ cho một tòa nhà văn phòng. (He does odd jobs / janitorial work for an office building.)
- Công việc tạp vụ bao gồm lau dọn, pha cà phê và giao tài liệu. (Miscellaneous tasks include cleaning, making coffee, and delivering documents.)
- Vị trí tuyển dụng tạp vụ tại bệnh viện. (A cleaning/maintenance staff position at the hospital.)
Advanced Usage
- Nhân viên tạp vụ: This common compound specifically means "odd-job worker," "janitor," or "cleaning/maintenance staff."
- Các nhân viên tạp vụ đã dọn dẹp phòng họp. (The cleaning staff tidied up the meeting room.)
- Phòng tạp vụ: Refers to a "janitorial closet" or "utility room" where cleaning supplies are kept.
Variants and Related Words
- Việc vặt (n): Chore, errand. A close synonym, often used for smaller, more personal tasks.
- Dọn dẹp (v): To clean up, to tidy. Describes a primary action within .
- Bảo trì (n): Maintenance. A more technical term for upkeep, which can overlap with .
Synonyms
- Công việc linh tinh: Miscellaneous jobs.
- Việc không chuyên môn: Unskilled work.
- Việc phụ trợ: Support work.
Related Phrases / Compound Words
- Làm tạp vụ: To do odd jobs / janitorial work.
- Ông cụ làm tạp vụ để kiếm thêm thu nhập. (The old man does odd jobs to earn extra income.)