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商业 (shāngyè) refers specifically to commerce or trade, while 业务 (yèwù) has a broader meaning that includes all types of business activities, not just trade.
Be careful not to confuse 业务 with related terms like 商务 (shāngwù), which specifically refers to commercial affairs. The term is generally used in formal contexts, so avoid it in casual conversations. Common collocations include '业务能力' (business capability) and '业务发展' (business development).
As an HSK Level 5 word, 业务 connects well with other terms related to work and commerce, such as 职业 (zhíyè - profession) and 服务 (fúwù - service). Focus on understanding its use in sentences and familiarizing yourself with phrases combining 业务 with verbs like 开展 (kāizhǎn - to develop) or 提升 (tíshēng - to enhance).
Learners often confuse 业务 with other similar terms like 行业 (hángyè - industry). For example, saying '我的行业是业务' (wǒ de hángyè shì yèwù) is incorrect; a better phrase would be '我的业务是销售' (wǒ de yèwù shì xiāoshòu) meaning 'my business is sales.'
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How to say business in Chinese
“business” in Chinese is业务
业务 (yèwù) refers to business activities, professional work, or services provided in various contexts, such as corporate environments or personal services. It encompasses a wide range of economic transactions and professional tasks performed in a business setting.
When to use 业务
Be careful not to confuse 业务 with related terms like 商务 (shāngwù), which specifically refers to commercial affairs. The term is generally used in formal contexts, so avoid it in casual conversations. Common collocations include '业务能力' (business capability) and '业务发展' (business development).
业务 or something close to it
商业 (shāngyè) refers specifically to commerce or trade, while 业务 (yèwù) has a broader meaning that includes all types of business activities, not just trade.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 业务 with other similar terms like 行业 (hángyè - industry). For example, saying '我的行业是业务' (wǒ de hángyè shì yèwù) is incorrect; a better phrase would be '我的业务是销售' (wǒ de yèwù shì xiāoshòu) meaning 'my business is sales.'
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Grammar Patterns of 业务
业务 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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因公司的____需要，她要去中国出差。
Due to the company's business needs, she has to go to China on a business trip.
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Primarily, 业务 is used in formal business contexts, so it's best to reserve it for professional discussions.
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