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March 24, 2026
营业(營業)yíngyè(ying2ye4)
The term '营业' refers to the act of conducting business or trade, often used in contexts related to commercial establishments. It encompasses various activities like selling goods or providing services in a professional setting. Generally, it implies the operation of a business during designated hours.
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Cultural Note
'营业' is often seen on signs outside stores in China indicating business hours, reflecting the importance of commerce in daily life. It signifies not just the act of trading but also the communal aspect of entrepreneurship in Chinese culture.
Memory Tip
Imagine a busy '营' (camp) where people '业' (work) together to trade goods. The character '营' looks like a tent, representing a place where business occurs, while '业' can remind you of 'ye' as in 'yes, we are working hard to trade!'
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AI Study Notes for 营业
Quick Contrast
营业 (yíngyè) vs 经营 (jīngyíng) — use 营业 when referring specifically to the act of conducting business operations, while 经营 focuses more on the management and operation of a business.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a busy '营' (camp) where people '业' (work) together to trade goods. The character '营' looks like a tent, representing a place where business occurs, while '业' can remind you of 'ye' as in 'yes, we are working hard to trade!'
Usage Notes
Common mistakes include confusing '营业' with '工作' (work) since '营业' specifically refers to business activities, not general work. It is more formal than everyday conversation, so use it in business contexts. Be mindful of using the correct tones: 'ying2' and 'ye4' to avoid misunderstandings.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 5 word, '营业' connects to other business-related vocabulary like '交易' (transaction) and '买卖' (buy-sell). Focus on using it in sentences about business hours or commercial activities to strengthen your understanding.
Cultural Note
'营业' is often seen on signs outside stores in China indicating business hours, reflecting the importance of commerce in daily life. It signifies not just the act of trading but also the communal aspect of entrepreneurship in Chinese culture.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse '营业' with '工作', using them interchangeably. A wrong example would be saying '我今天营业' (I do business today) instead of '我今天工作' (I work today) when referring to their job.
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Grammar Patterns of 营业
营业 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 2 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 5
Complete the Sentence
她打算今天早上8点整准时开门____。
She planned to unlock the store at 00 sharp this morning.
Example Sentences for 营业 (10)
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1
她打算今天早上8点整准时开门营业。
tā dǎ suàn jīn tiān zǎo shàng8 8 diǎn zhěng zhǔn shí kāi mén yíng。
She planned to unlock the store at 00 sharp this morning.
The shop opens seven days a week excluding Christmas Day.
8
那不是营业开张的吉时佳日。
nà bù shì yíng yè kāi zhāng de jí shí jiā rì。
It was not a propitious time to start a new business.
9
承办酒席现在可能占酒吧营业额的近1/4。
chéng bàn jiǔ xí xiàn zài kě néng zhān jiǔ bā yíng yè é de jìn1/4。
Catering may now account for close on a quarter of pub turnover.
10
那家商店除星期日外都营业.
nà jiā shāng diàn chú xīng qī rì wài dū yíng yè.
The shop is open save on Sundays.
Cultural Notes for 营业
🏮Cultural insight
'营业' is often seen on signs outside stores in China indicating business hours, reflecting the importance of commerce in daily life. It signifies not just the act of trading but also the communal aspect of entrepreneurship in Chinese culture.
🌏Cross-cultural Insight
In Western cultures, the concept of business hours is similarly important, but the idea of '营业' can also imply a more communal or relationship-oriented approach to business compared to the more transactional focus in some Western contexts.
Frequently Asked Questions about 营业
'营业' means to do business or trade.
You can say '这家店的营业时间是上午九点到晚上六点' (The business hours of this store are from 9 AM to 6 PM).
'营业' can be synonymous with '交易' (transaction) or '买卖' (buy-sell) in certain contexts.
