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March 24, 2026
业务(業務)yèwù(ye4wu4)
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.
Frequency#5452DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In China, the concept of 业务 is deeply tied to the importance of relationships (关系 guānxì) in business. Personal connections often play a crucial role in how business is conducted, with an emphasis on trust and loyalty.
Memory Tip
Imagine 'ye4' as 'yes' when discussing business, and 'wu4' sounding like 'woo' as in wooing clients. Picture a person saying 'yes' to every business opportunity while trying to 'woo' their clients with excellent service. The combination of these ideas helps recall that 业务 involves successful interactions in a professional context.
Meanings of 业务
yèwù(ye4wu4)
1business
2professional work
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About 业务
业务Simplified
業務Traditional
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—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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项Measure Word
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateHSKKL3BCT✓CEFRB2
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Quick Contrast
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.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine 'ye4' as 'yes' when discussing business, and 'wu4' sounding like 'woo' as in wooing clients. Picture a person saying 'yes' to every business opportunity while trying to 'woo' their clients with excellent service. The combination of these ideas helps recall that 业务 involves successful interactions in a professional context.
Usage Notes
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).
HSK Study Tips
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).
Cultural Note
In China, the concept of 业务 is deeply tied to the importance of relationships (关系 guānxì) in business. Personal connections often play a crucial role in how business is conducted, with an emphasis on trust and loyalty.
Common Mistakes
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 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.
This means smaller banks can cream off big profits during lending booms.
7
高端市场业务繁荣。
gāo duān shì cháng yè wù fán róng。
At the premium end of the market, business is booming.
8
我想租一辆汽车, 是为了业务上的需要.
wǒ xiǎng zū yī liàng qì chē, , shì wéi le yè wù shàng de xū.
I'd like to rent a car, please. I need it for business.
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我想向您提个业务上的建议。
wǒ xiǎng xiàng nín tí gè yè wù shàng de jiàn yì。
I'd like to put a business proposition to you.
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可是同贵公司尚无业务往来.
kě shì tóng guì gōng sī shàng wú yè wù wǎng lái.
But I've never had the pleasure of doing any business with you.
Cultural Notes for 业务
🏮Cultural insight
In China, the concept of 业务 is deeply tied to the importance of relationships (关系 guānxì) in business. Personal connections often play a crucial role in how business is conducted, with an emphasis on trust and loyalty.
Frequently Asked Questions about 业务
Primarily, 业务 is used in formal business contexts, so it's best to reserve it for professional discussions.
业务 refers to the actual business or professional work, while 商务 specifically pertains to commercial affairs and transactions.
Yes, 业务 can refer to personal services, but it's more commonly used in a business context.
