self-employment
/ˌself ɪmˈplɔɪmənt/
CEFR level B2Topic WorkWord #4027 in the learning path
自雇；个体经营
Definitions
n. working for yourself rather than for an employer
自雇；个体经营
Example
Self-employment lets me choose when I take holidays.
自雇让我可以自己决定什么时候休假。
Although self-employment offers greater flexibility, it can also involve irregular income and limited access to employment benefits.
虽然自雇更灵活，但也可能意味着收入不稳定，且难以享有雇员福利。
Collocations
- go into self-employment
- income from self-employment
- self-employment opportunities
Word family
- self-employed (adj.)
- employment (n.)
- employ (v.)
Usage tip
不可数；指为自己工作，不一定是创办公司。
FAQ
- What does self-employment mean?
- working for yourself rather than for an employer
- How is self-employment pronounced?
- UK /ˌself ɪmˈplɔɪmənt/, US /ˌself ɪmˈplɔɪmənt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
