Definition
敬业 (jìng yè) means being dedicated to one's job or profession, with a strong work ethic and respect for the work. It is used specifically for one's career or occupation, unlike 用功 (yòng gōng), which refers to studying hard or being diligent in academic work.
verb
to be dedicated to one's workto have a strong work ethic
Examples
- 敬业。Tā shì yí wèi fēicháng jìng yè de yīshēng.He is a very dedicated doctor.
- 敬业，。Zhège tuánduì de yuángōng dōu hěn jìng yè, suǒyǐ yèjì hěn hǎo.The employees of this team are all very dedicated, so their performance is excellent.
- 敬业。jìng yè de jīngshén zài rènhé hángyè dōu zhídé tíchàng.The spirit of dedication to one's work is worth promoting in any industry.
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