Writing
业 (yè) — how to say "business" in Chinese
业
Business, occupation, profession
suffix
Radicals / Keys
一
One
#1 · yī · 1 stroke
Examples
他的事业非常成功。
His career is very successful.
他学业很好。
He studies well.
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Frequently asked questions
Business in Chinese translation
"business" in Chinese is 业 (yè).
What does 业 mean in English?
业 (yè) means "Business, occupation, profession".
How is 业 pronounced?
It is pronounced yè (written as ye). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "business" in Chinese characters?
It is written 业 and has 5 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 业?
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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