# 兢兢业业

jīng jīng yè yè

Work conscientiously and diligently

## Meaning & wording

**Literally:** Be careful and devoted in one’s work

**Traditional Chinese:** 兢兢業業

**Register:** Appreciative · expressive

[Effort & growth](https://chinese-idioms.yudis.dev/idioms/topics/effort)

## When to use it

Praise reliable care and sustained effort.

More than simply working long hours.

## Understanding the expression

The expression joins caution with commitment, describing someone who takes a responsibility seriously and performs it with steady care. It suits teachers, technicians, administrators, and many other roles where dependable attention matters. The praise concerns how work is done, not merely how many hours are spent at it. A conscientious person checks details, responds to problems, and remains accountable. Constant visible busyness without care would not convey the same quality.

## Examples

她兢兢业业地管理仓库。

### Traditional Chinese

她兢兢業業地管理倉庫。

tā jīng jīng yè yè dì guǎn lǐ cāng kù 。

She manages the warehouse conscientiously.

老师兢兢业业，关心每个学生。

### Traditional Chinese

老師兢兢業業，關心每個學生。

lǎo shī jīng jīng yè yè ， guān xīn měi gè xué shēng 。

The teacher works diligently and cares about every student.

他多年兢兢业业，从不马虎。

### Traditional Chinese

他多年兢兢業業，從不馬虎。

tā duō nián jīng jīng yè yè ， cóng bù mǎ hǔ 。

He has worked conscientiously for years without carelessness.

团队兢兢业业，确保数据准确。

### Traditional Chinese

團隊兢兢業業，確保數據準確。

tuán duì jīng jīng yè yè ， què bǎo shù jù zhǔn què 。

The team works carefully to ensure accurate data.

## Sources & reference checks

Original explanations and examples from Chinese Idioms Almanac. Source-checked October 6, 2026.

- [CC-CEDICT · forms & pronunciation](https://www.mdbg.net/chinese/dictionary?page=worddict&wdqb=%E5%85%A2%E5%85%A2%E6%A5%AD%E6%A5%AD)

- [Ministry of Education · 成語典](https://dict.idioms.moe.edu.tw/idiomView.jsp?ID=809&webMd=1&la=0)

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