Writing
生意 (shēngyi) — how to say "business" in Chinese
生意
Business, trade
noun
Radicals / Keys
心
Heart
#61 · xīn · 4 strokes
生
Life
#100 · shēng · 5 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
小生意
xiǎo shēngyi
small business
做生意
zuò shēngyi
do business
Examples
由于产品质量好，价格合理，这家小店虽然不大，但是生意一直很红火，有很多回头客。
Due to good product quality and reasonable prices, although this small store is not big, the business has always been brisk with many repeat customers.
他的生意很好。
His business is doing very well.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "business" in Chinese?
"business" in Chinese is 生意 (shēngyi).
What does 生意 mean in English?
生意 (shēngyi) means "Business, trade".
How is 生意 pronounced?
It is pronounced shēngyi (written as shengyi). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "business" in Chinese characters?
It is written 生意: 生 has 5 strokes, 意 has 13 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 生意?
生意 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.
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