Definitions
- 1. undertaking
- 2. project
- 3. activity
- 4. (charitable, political or revolutionary) cause
- 5. publicly funded institution, enterprise or foundation
- 6. career
- 7. occupation
Word relationships
Usage notes
Common mistakes
Don't use 事业 to refer to an ordinary job; it implies a sense of mission or devotion, e.g., social cause or career with purpose.
Cultural notes
事业 often carries a positive, aspirational tone in Chinese culture, linked to personal fulfillment and societal contribution.
Example Sentences
5 shown他为了 事业 放弃了高薪工作。
现在是他 事业 的黄金时期。
他的梦想是从事航空 事业 。
他把生命献给了科学 事业 。
新年！新 事业 ！
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Words Containing 事业
devotion to one's work
to be successful in business
(slang) cleavage
public utility
service to the public
social enterprise
welfare services
aviation industry