🇬🇧🇨🇳 paperwork - 文书工作 : English Lesson

Meaning of "paperwork" ("文书工作"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Paperwork refers to written or printed documents, forms, and records that are used for administrative, legal, or official purposes. It often involves tasks such as filling out forms, filing documents, and handling various types of written communication.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

Paperwork is like laundry—no matter how much you do, there’s always more waiting for you.

My dad said he had to do paperwork, but all I saw was him staring at it with a sad face.

Paperwork is just adult homework, but without the fun stickers at the top.

Paperwork is a strange word because it has "paper" and "work," but somehow it means "boring."

Paperwork is like a monster—it grows bigger every time you ignore it.

Anna sat at a table with a tall pile of paperwork. Each sheet of paperwork asked for dates, signatures, and small boxes. A neighbor knocked to help with more paperwork. She sorted paperwork into neat piles, smiled when one stack was done, then fed the last paperwork into an envelope. She closed the folder, felt light, and laughed with relief.

This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.

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