从艺 (cōng) — to work as an artist, to pursue a career in the arts
Definition
从艺 means to pursue a career as a performing or creative artist — a formal, written-style verb (not everyday speech). Pairs with 从小, 多年 to emphasize a lifelong professional path.
verb
to work as an artistto pursue a career in the arts
Examples
- 从艺。Tā cóng xiǎo jiù jué dìng cōng.He decided to pursue a career in the arts from a young age.
- 从艺。Zhè wèi yǎn yuán yǐ jīng cōng sān shí nián le.This actor has been working as an artist for thirty years.
- 从艺。cōng Xū yào hěn dà de rè qíng hé jiān chí.Pursuing a career in the arts requires great passion and persistence.
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