Definition
行业 (hángyè) refers to an industry or trade sector as a whole (e.g., the automotive industry, the tech sector). It is broader than 职业 (zhíyè 'occupation'), which is about an individual's job or profession. 商业 (shāngyè) is narrower, focusing specifically on commerce and trade.
noun
industrytradeprofessionbusiness (a sector of economic activity)
Examples
- 行业。Tā yìzhí zài qìchē háng yè gōngzuò.He has always worked in the automotive industry.
- 行业。Zhège háng yè de zhāopìn yāoqiú hěn gāo.The recruitment requirements in this industry are very high.
- 行业。Tā xuǎnzé le yí gè xīn de háng yè.She chose a new industry.
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