执业 (zhí yè) — to practice (a profession, especially as a licensed professional)
Definition
A formal verb meaning to practice a licensed profession (law, medicine, accounting). Often used as an attributive before the job title, e.g. 执业律师.
verb
to practice (a profession, especially as a licensed professional)
Examples
- 执业。Tā shì yì míng zhí yè lǜ shī.He is a practicing lawyer.
- 。Zhè wèi yī shēng yǐ jīng zhí le èr shí nián de yè.This doctor has been practicing for twenty years.
- 执业。zhí yè Kuài jì shī xū yào měi nián cān jiā péi xùn.Practicing accountants need to attend training every year.
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