Chinese · Work & Business
生意
shēngyi
Business
Intermediatenoun
Definition
Commercial trade or a commercial enterprise.
Example
他的生意做得很好。
His business is doing very well.
Etymology
'生意' (shēngyi) combines '生' (shēng) meaning 'to produce' or 'to give birth to' with '意' (yì) meaning 'business' or 'matter'. This term reflects the vernacular understanding of commercial activity, deeply rooted in economic exchange.
How & Where It’s Used
'生意' is used in both formal and informal contexts when discussing trade or business matters, commonly found in spoken language across diverse social environments.