Writing
从业 (cóng yè) — how to say "to be engaged in a profession" in Chinese
从业
To be engaged in a profession
verb
Character composition
从
from, to follow
业
business, occupation
Radicals / Keys
一
One
#1 · yī · 1 stroke
人
Man
#9 · rén · 2 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
从业多年
cóng yè duō nián
to work in a profession for many years
Examples
她在金融行业从业多年，经验丰富。
She has been working in the finance industry for many years and has rich experience.
他从业十年。
He has been in this profession for ten years.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "to be engaged in a profession" in Chinese?
"to be engaged in a profession" in Chinese is 从业 (cóng yè).
What does 从业 mean in English?
从业 (cóng yè) means "To be engaged in a profession".
How is 从业 pronounced?
It is pronounced cóng yè (written as cong ye, congye). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to be engaged in a profession" in Chinese characters?
It is written 从业: 从 has 4 strokes, 业 has 5 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 从业?
从业 is on the HSK 3.0 level 6 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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