Meanings of 从业
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从事 (cóng shì) - use 从业 when emphasizing the professional aspect of one's involvement in a trade, while 从事 can imply a broader range of activities beyond just professional engagement.
Be careful not to confuse 从业 with other similar phrases that may imply temporary work or casual jobs. It is more formal and typically used in professional contexts. A common collocation is 从业人员 (cóng yè rén yuán), meaning 'industry personnel' or 'professionals'.
While 从业 is not an HSK word, it relates to career vocabulary that learners might encounter in higher levels. Focus on understanding professions and discussing work experiences, as these themes are common in advanced language use.
Learners often confuse 从业 with similar phrases like 从事 (cóng shì), which means 'to engage in' but is less formal. For instance, saying '我从业在商店' (Wǒ cóng yè zài shāngdiàn) is incorrect; it should be '我从事商店工作' (Wǒ cóng shì shāngdiàn gōngzuò).
Pronunciation of 从业
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How to say to practice (a trade) in Chinese
“to practice (a trade)” in Chinese is从业
从业 (cóng yè) means to engage in or practice a profession or trade. It is commonly used in contexts related to employment or career choices, often highlighting someone's involvement in a specific industry or field of work.
When to use 从业
Be careful not to confuse 从业 with other similar phrases that may imply temporary work or casual jobs. It is more formal and typically used in professional contexts. A common collocation is 从业人员 (cóng yè rén yuán), meaning 'industry personnel' or 'professionals'.
从业 or something close to it
从事 (cóng shì) - use 从业 when emphasizing the professional aspect of one's involvement in a trade, while 从事 can imply a broader range of activities beyond just professional engagement.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 从业 with similar phrases like 从事 (cóng shì), which means 'to engage in' but is less formal. For instance, saying '我从业在商店' (Wǒ cóng yè zài shāngdiàn) is incorrect; it should be '我从事商店工作' (Wǒ cóng shì shāngdiàn gōngzuò).
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Frequently Asked Questions about 从业
从业 means to engage in or practice a profession, indicating someone's active involvement in a specific trade.
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