行业

行業
hángyè
noun HSK 4 #4,201

Meanings

  1. 1 industry; trade
  2. 2 profession; field

Examples

HSK 1
Nǐ shì shénme hángyè de?
What industry are you in?
HSK 3
IT Hángyè fāzhǎn hěnkuài.
The IT industry is developing rapidly.
HSK 4
Měige hángyè dōu yǒu zìjǐ de guīzé.
Every industry has its own rules.

Tips

mistakes
is pronounced háng (2nd tone) here, meaning 'trade/profession.' Don't confuse with xíng (to walk/go) or xíng (okay). The saying 三百六十行 (sānbǎi liùshí háng) means 'all trades and professions.'

Stroke Order

xíng