Meaning
办公桌 refers to a desk specifically used for office work or administrative tasks. It combines 办公 (to work in an office) with 桌 (table/desk). This is the standard term for the desk you would find in an office, study, or workspace where people do paperwork, use computers, and conduct business activities.
Usage
This is a neutral, standard term used in both formal and informal contexts. It's commonly used when discussing office furniture, workspace setup, or describing where someone works. Native speakers use this term in both professional and casual conversations about work environments.
Examples
- 01我的办公桌上放着很多文件和书。.There are many documents and books on my office desk.
- 02他每天坐在办公桌前工作八个小时。.He sits at his office desk and works eight hours every day.
Characters
Measure words
- 张一张办公桌
Common collocations
- 办公桌上on the office desk
- 坐在办公桌前sit at the office desk
- 收拾办公桌tidy up the office desk
- 办公桌抽屉office desk drawer
Origin
The word combines 办公 (office work, literally 'handle public affairs') with 桌 (table). This compound clearly indicates its function as a table specifically for conducting office work.