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March 24, 2026
经营(經營)jīngyíng(jing1ying2)
经营 (jīng yíng) refers to the act of managing or conducting a business or operation. It encompasses a range of activities, including planning, organizing, and directing resources to achieve business objectives. This term is commonly used in both formal business contexts and informal discussions about running a shop or service.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 经营 is closely tied to the importance of entrepreneurship and family businesses, which are prevalent in both urban and rural settings. Understanding this term can help learners appreciate the dynamics of Chinese economic practices and the value placed on successful business operations.
Memory Tip
Think of 经营 as a 'jingle' that sounds like 'jing' and 'ying'. Imagine a jingling bell that announces the start of a market where people are actively engaging in business. The character 经营 combines the radical for 'manage' (经) and a character for 'operate' (营), symbolizing the active engagement in running a business.
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经营 (jīngyíng) vs 管理 (guǎnlǐ): 选择经营 (jīngyíng) 更侧重于商业活动的运作，而管理 (guǎnlǐ) 更强调组织和协调的过程。经营 (jīngyíng) vs 操作 (cāozuò): 选择经营 (jīngyíng) 涉及更广泛的商业战略，而操作 (cāozuò) 更具体于执行任务的过程。
Usage Notes
Be cautious not to confuse 经营 with similar words like 处理 (chǔ lǐ), which means to handle or deal with, but does not imply running a business. This term is more formal and is often used in professional settings. Common collocations include 经营策略 (business strategy) and 经营模式 (business model).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 5 word, 经营 connects with other business-related vocabulary, such as 公司 (company) and 市场 (market). Students should focus on using it in context, such as discussing different business strategies or experiences in management.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 经营 with the simpler term 做生意 (zuò shēng yì), which means 'to do business'. A common mistake is saying '我在做经营' (Wǒ zài zuò jīng yíng), when it should be '我在经营一家店' (Wǒ zài jīng yíng yī jiā diàn), meaning 'I am running a store'.
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“to engage in (business etc)” in Chinese is经营jīngyíng
经营 (jīng yíng) refers to the act of managing or conducting a business or operation. It encompasses a range of activities, including planning, organizing, and directing resources to achieve business objectives. This term is commonly used in both formal business contexts and informal discussions about running a shop or service.
When to use 经营
Be cautious not to confuse 经营 with similar words like 处理 (chǔ lǐ), which means to handle or deal with, but does not imply running a business. This term is more formal and is often used in professional settings. Common collocations include 经营策略 (business strategy) and 经营模式 (business model).
经营 or something close to it
经营 (jīngyíng) vs 管理 (guǎnlǐ): 选择经营 (jīngyíng) 更侧重于商业活动的运作，而管理 (guǎnlǐ) 更强调组织和协调的过程。经营 (jīngyíng) vs 操作 (cāozuò): 选择经营 (jīngyíng) 涉及更广泛的商业战略，而操作 (cāozuò) 更具体于执行任务的过程。
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 经营 with the simpler term 做生意 (zuò shēng yì), which means 'to do business'. A common mistake is saying '我在做经营' (Wǒ zài zuò jīng yíng), when it should be '我在经营一家店' (Wǒ zài jīng yíng yī jiā diàn), meaning 'I am running a store'.
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Grammar Patterns of 经营
经营 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. 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.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
各家____各自的农场，收获各自的劳动成果。
Each family farms individually and reaps the benefit of its labor.
Example Sentences for 经营 (10)
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各家经营各自的农场，收获各自的劳动成果。
gè jiā jīng yíng gè zì de nóng cháng， ， shōu huò gè zì de láo dòng chéng。
Each family farms individually and reaps the benefit of its labor.
