营业

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Character Breakdown

Usage of 营业

The word 营业 (yíng yè) primarily means "to do business" or "to operate a business." It is commonly used to describe the opening hours or the act of running a commercial establishment.

Common Contexts

  • Talking about store or company operating hours: e.g., 营业时间 (business hours).
  • Describing business activities or expansion: e.g., 扩大营业范围 (expand business scope).
  • Mentioning special business arrangements during holidays or events.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 营业时间: business hours, when you want to specify when a store or service is available.
  • 营业: business turnover or sales volume, used in financial contexts.
  • 营业执照: business license, official permission to operate.

Nuances

When using 营业, the focus is on the commercial operation aspect, not just any activity. It often implies a formal or official business context. Avoid confusing it with , which specifically means "to open a business" for the first time.

Summary

Use 营业 when discussing the ongoing operation of a business, its hours, or its commercial activities. It is a formal term suitable for both spoken and written Chinese in business contexts.

Example Sentences

This store opens for business every day at 9 a.m.

The company plans to expand its business scope and enter new markets.

During holidays, many shops extend their business hours.