In this episode of Flow Chinese,I dive into one of the hottest social trends in China today — why so many college graduates are preparing for government jobs and civil service exams, known as “考编制” (kǎo biān zhì).
Flow Chinese guides you through this real-life topic in natural, immersive Mandarin, helping you understand not just the language, but also the social mindset behind it.
You’ll learn useful expressions like:
编制 (biān zhì) — official position within the system
铁饭碗 (tiě fàn wǎn) — “iron rice bowl,” a stable lifelong job
上岸 (shàng àn) — “to land safely,” slang for passing an exam
就业焦虑 (jiù yè jiāo lǜ) — job anxiety
内卷 (nèi juǎn) — “involution,” a popular term for endless competition