Definition
民营 (mín yíng) describes an enterprise run by private citizens or non-state capital, often used in economic contexts like 民营经济 (private economy). It is broader than 私营 (sī yíng), which emphasizes ownership by an individual or family, and contrasts with 民办 (mín bàn), which is used for institutions like schools or hospitals run by local communities rather than the state.
adjective
privately run (of an enterprise, as opposed to state-owned)
Examples
- 民营。Zhè jiā mín yíng yīyuàn de fúwù hěn hǎo.The service at this privately-run hospital is very good.
- 民营。Jìnnián lái mín yíng jīngjì fāzhǎn hěn kuài.In recent years, the private economy has developed rapidly.
- 民营。Hěn duō mín yíng qǐyè dōu zài zhāopìn xīn yuángōng.Many privately-run enterprises are recruiting new employees.
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