Chinese language vocabulary 汉语词汇 金饭碗 (jīn fànwǎn) golden bowl

金饭碗 (jīn fànwǎn) golden bowl; a well-paid occupation

Usage:

 

“金饭碗”在古代中国，是指皇帝吃饭时用的碗，后引申为稳定、体面、待遇优厚的工作，如国家机关工作人员。

“金饭碗” was the golden rice bowl used by the emperor in ancient China. Now, it means a stable, honorable, and well-paid occupation, such as a civil servant.

Sentences:

 

1、Zài ZhōngGuó, gōngwùyuán zhège zhíyè bèi gōngrèn wéi shì jīn fànwǎn.
在中国，公务员这个职业被公认为是金饭碗。

In China, people view civil service as a golden bowl occupation.

 

2、Nǐ shǒulǐ pěngzhe jīn fànwǎn hái pà shīyè ma?
你手里捧着金饭碗还怕失业吗？

You’re still afraid of unemployment as you hold the golden bowl in your hands?