Meanings of 开业
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开张 (kāizhāng) is often used for opening a shop or business specifically, while 开业 (kāiyè) is broader and can apply to various types of business operations.
Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 开业, as mispronouncing the tones can lead to confusion with other phrases. This term is typically used in formal contexts, such as announcements or invitations. Common collocations include '开业典礼' (opening ceremony) and '开业宣传' (business opening promotion).
While 开业 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it relates to business terms commonly encountered at HSK Level 3 and above. Students should focus on vocabulary related to commerce and services to build a broader understanding of this context.
Learners often confuse 开业 with 开始 (kāi shǐ), which means 'to start' but does not specifically refer to business. For example, saying '我开业新项目' (I open a new project) should be corrected to '我开业新公司' (I open a new company).
Pronunciation of 开业
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How to say to open a business in Chinese
“to open a business” in Chinese is开业
开业 (kāi yè) means 'to open a business' or 'to commence operations.' It is commonly used in the context of opening new shops, restaurants, or professional practices. This term conveys the initiation of business activities and is often associated with celebrations or formal events marking the opening.
When to use 开业
Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 开业, as mispronouncing the tones can lead to confusion with other phrases. This term is typically used in formal contexts, such as announcements or invitations. Common collocations include '开业典礼' (opening ceremony) and '开业宣传' (business opening promotion).
开业 or something close to it
开张 (kāizhāng) is often used for opening a shop or business specifically, while 开业 (kāiyè) is broader and can apply to various types of business operations.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 开业 with 开始 (kāi shǐ), which means 'to start' but does not specifically refer to business. For example, saying '我开业新项目' (I open a new project) should be corrected to '我开业新公司' (I open a new company).
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Frequently Asked Questions about 开业
开业 refers to the general act of opening a business, while 开店 specifically means 'to open a store.'
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