敬业

• 拼音: jìng yè
• 汉字拆解: 敬 = reverence and action; 业 = 丵 (many plants growing) + 巾 (cloth) — work, vocation

含义

To be dedicated to one's work; to be professional and conscientious.

Describes a strong work ethic — taking one's duties seriously and giving full effort regardless of recognition or reward. Considered a high virtue in Chinese professional culture. Often used in performance reviews, commendations, and character assessments. Contrasts with 敷衍 (going through the motions) or 混日子 (coasting through).

例句

1. 她是公认的敬业精神最强的员工，无论多晚都会把工作做完再回家。
2. 那位老医生几十年如一日，敬业精神令同事和患者都深为感动。
3. 敬业不仅是职业道德的体现，更是个人品格的一部分。

用法指南

语境: work ethic, professional praise, HR, social values

语气: commendatory

正确说法

• 他工作认真负责，是一个非常敬业的人。(He is responsible and conscientious — a truly dedicated professional.)
• 敬业的态度是职场成功的基础。(A dedicated attitude is the foundation of professional success.)

错误说法

• 我很敬业，所以我去度假了。(敬业 implies being fully committed to work duties — it cannot justify taking time off unless you frame it carefully)

起源与历史

敬 (to respect, to take seriously) + 业 (work, profession). Together: to take one's profession seriously. Rooted in Confucian values of earnest, attentive conduct in one's designated role.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal