产业

• Pinyin: chǎn yè
• Hanzi breakdown: 产 (produce, give birth) + 业 (industry, business)

Meaning

Industry; sector; property.

Primarily refers to economic sectors or industries, as in 文化产业 (cultural industry). Can also mean property or estate in legal/formal contexts.

Examples

1. 互联网产业的发展带动了整个经济的增长。 The development of the internet industry has driven the growth of the entire economy.
2. 我们要大力发展绿色环保产业。 We need to vigorously develop green and environmentally friendly industries.
3. 旅游产业是这个地区的支柱产业。 The tourism industry is the pillar industry of this region.

Usage Guide

Context: economics, business, policy

Tone: professional

Do Say

• 这是新兴产业。(This is an emerging industry.)
• 产业结构需要调整。(The industrial structure needs adjustment.)

Don't Say

• 把小生意叫'产业'——产业指大规模的行业或经济部门 (Don't call a small business a 产业 — 产业 refers to large-scale industries or economic sectors)

Origin & History

Compound of 产 (produce) + 业 (industry/business), meaning 'production industry.'

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal