🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

自由职业者

Pronunciation / Transliteration: zìyóu zhíyè zhě

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Freelancer/ˈfriːˌlæn.sər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"作为自由职业者,他可以选择自己的项目。"

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A person who works independently, typically in a creative or professional capacity, rather than being employed by a company.

    "As a freelancer, she enjoys the flexibility to choose her projects."
  2. 2

    An individual who sells their services to multiple clients without long-term commitments.

    "Many freelancers find it challenging to manage their time effectively."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'freelancer' originated in the early 19th century, combining 'free' and 'lance' (a medieval term for a soldier). It referred to a mercenary soldier who was free to offer their services to any lord, evolving to describe independent workers in various fields.

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