事业

• 拼音: shì yè
• 汉字拆解: 事 = pictograph of a hand holding a writing instrument; 业 = simplified from 業, originally depicting a rack for musical instruments, meaning profession

含义

Career; cause; undertaking. Refers to a significant long-term professional pursuit or a noble cause.

Broader than 工作 (job), 事业 implies a meaningful career or life pursuit. Can also mean a cause or mission (e.g. 教育事业 'the cause of education'). Often used in formal or aspirational contexts.

例句

1. 他把全部精力都放在了事业上。
2. 她在事业上取得了很大的成功。
3. 发展教育事业对国家很重要。

用法指南

语境: career, formal speech, news

语气: aspirational

正确说法

• 他的事业发展得很好。(His career is developing very well.)
• 我要为自己的事业努力奋斗。(I want to work hard for my career.)

错误说法

• 我的事业是在超市当收银员。(Avoid using 事业 for short-term or part-time jobs — use 工作 instead. 事业 implies a long-term, meaningful pursuit.)

起源与历史

事 means 'matter' or 'affair' and 业 means 'profession' or 'industry'. Together they describe a significant professional or social undertaking.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal