Korean · Work & Business
사업
saeop
Business
Intermediatenoun
Definition
Commercial trade or a commercial enterprise.
Example
그는 작은 사업을 해요.
He runs a small business.
Etymology
'사업' (saeop) is derived from Sino-Korean 商業 (shāngyè), meaning 'business,' reflecting the commercial activities intrinsic to society.
How & Where It’s Used
'사업' is commonly used in formal contexts related to business matters, appearing in official documents and discussions within corporate settings.