Translation guide
The concept of working or being on duty during the night, often in professional or security contexts.
Referring to a work shift that takes place at night, in a general sense.
The most common and neutral term for a night shift or night duty, used in various professions.
I've been on night duty all week.
I'm looking for night shift work.
A slightly more formal or descriptive way to say 'night duty', literally 'night's work'.
Night duty takes a toll on the body.
Often used for night watch or guard duty, but can also refer to a night shift in some contexts.
He does night duty every night.
Specifically referring to night shifts for doctors, nurses, or caregivers.
Referring to guarding or watching over a place at night.
Night duty in a military context, such as guard duty or patrol.
夜勤 is a general term for night shift work, while 当直 specifically implies being on call or staying overnight at a workplace, especially in medical settings. Use 当直 for doctors/nurses on night duty at a hospital, and 夜勤 for other shift workers.
I'm always tired after night duty.
Night duty for nurses is tough.
Stand night watch in the village.