lou4 dung6 lik6勞動力劳动力
Jyutpinglou4 dung6 lik6
Yalelòuh duhng lihk
Definition
Labour force; workforce; the population capable of working.
neutralworkpeople
How it's used
Refers specifically to the economic capacity of a population to perform work, rather than just the act of working itself. It is a formal term frequently appearing in news reports, government policy discussions, and economic analysis. You will rarely hear it used in casual, everyday conversation between friends unless discussing societal trends or employment statistics.
Examples
It seems like Hong Kong's workforce is getting smaller and smaller.
Do you think there is still a labour force for this industry?
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