从业

從業

cóngyè

verb HSK 7 #24,573

Meanings

1 to be engaged in (a profession)
2 to practice (a trade)

Characters

profession; industry

Literally 'engage in profession' — to be employed in a field

Examples

他从业二十多年了。

Tā cóngyè èrshí duō nián le.

He has been in the profession for over twenty years.

从业人员必须持有资格证书。

Cóngyè rényuán bìxū chíyǒu zīgé zhèngshū.

Practitioners must hold a qualification certificate.

Tips

usage

从业 is often used in compound forms like 从业人员 (practitioners/employees) and 从业资格 (professional qualification). It's a formal term common in official and business contexts.

Stroke Order

从 cóng

业 yè