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title: "iron rice bowl (铁饭碗) - AP Chinese"
description: "the idea of a stable job, especially in the state sector, that offers long-term security and benefits"
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subject: "AP Chinese"
unit: "Unit 5"
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# iron rice bowl (铁饭碗) - AP Chinese

## Definition

the idea of a stable job, especially in the state sector, that offers long-term security and benefits

## Related Study Guides

- [5.1 Education and Career | 教育与职业 | 教育與職業](/ap-chinese/unit-5/education-and-career/study-guide/BXniC7kN2XMBIJss6Jno)