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公司 (gōngsī) - use 企业 for a broader scope that includes various types of organizations beyond just companies.
When using 企业, ensure you pair it with appropriate modifiers to indicate size or type, such as 大型企业 (large enterprise) or 中小企业 (small and medium enterprises). Be cautious with tone: wrong tones can lead to misunderstandings, as 'qi' (企业) has a different meaning if pronounced incorrectly.
At HSK Level 5, 企业 is a key term that connects learners to the world of business vocabulary. Focus on collocations and phrases that commonly accompany 企业, such as 企业文化 (corporate culture) and 企业管理 (enterprise management) to expand your understanding.
Learners often confuse 企业 with 商业 (shāngyè), which means 'commerce' rather than a specific entity. For example, saying '我想开一个商业' (I want to open a commerce) instead of '我想开一个企业' (I want to open a company) misuses the terms.
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How to say company in Chinese
“company” in Chinese is企业
企业 refers to a company or enterprise, often used in a business context. It encompasses various forms of organizations, including small businesses and large corporations, that engage in commercial activities. The term highlights the economic aspect of these entities, focusing on their role in production and service provision.
When to use 企业
When using 企业, ensure you pair it with appropriate modifiers to indicate size or type, such as 大型企业 (large enterprise) or 中小企业 (small and medium enterprises). Be cautious with tone: wrong tones can lead to misunderstandings, as 'qi' (企业) has a different meaning if pronounced incorrectly.
企业 or something close to it
公司 (gōngsī) - use 企业 for a broader scope that includes various types of organizations beyond just companies.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 企业 with 商业 (shāngyè), which means 'commerce' rather than a specific entity. For example, saying '我想开一个商业' (I want to open a commerce) instead of '我想开一个企业' (I want to open a company) misuses the terms.
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Grammar patterns of 企业
企业 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 4 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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各个____都有一套或高或低的质量监测管理标准。
Every enterprise has a set of quality monitoring standards, whether high or low.
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Cultural Notes for 企业
In Western cultures, the term 'corporation' often implies a legal entity with specific rights and responsibilities, whereas 企业 can refer to a broader range of business types without such specific legal connotations.
Frequently asked questions about 企业
企业 is a broader term that includes all types of business entities, while 公司 specifically refers to a company, usually a commercial corporation.
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