员
员
“employee”
Radical: 口
Strokes: 7
Level: HSK 2
How 员 is built — stacked top over bottom
口
Mouth · kǒu
An open mouth. Mouth actions (吃 eat, 喝 drink, 说 speak) and round objects use it.
贝
Shell / money · bèi
Cowrie shells were ancient money. Money words: 买 卖 贵 赚.
Origin
money
Words with 员
服务员 fúwùyuán — waiter
员工 yuángōng — employee
售货员 shòu huò yuán — salesperson
演员 yǎn yuán — actor or actress
解说员 jiě shuō yuán — commentator
人员 rén yuán — staff
裁员 cái yuán — to cut staff
乘务员 chéng wù yuán — attendant on an airplane
成员 chéng yuán — member
动员 dòng yuán — mobilize
团员 tuán yuán — member
委员 wěi yuán — committee member
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