Meaning
创业 means to start or establish a business from scratch. It combines 创 (to create) and 业 (enterprise/career), literally meaning 'to create an enterprise.' This term encompasses the entire process of founding and building a new business venture, and is widely used in modern Chinese business culture to describe entrepreneurial activities.
Usage
创业 is commonly used in business and economic contexts. It often appears in discussions about innovation, economic development, and personal career choices. Native speakers frequently use it to describe both small businesses and tech startups. The term carries a positive, ambitious connotation and is often associated with risk-taking and innovation.
Examples
- 01他大学毕业后就开始创业，现在公司已经很成功了。, .He started his own business right after graduating from college, and now his company is very successful.
- 02政府出台了很多政策来支持年轻人创业。.The government has introduced many policies to support young people in starting businesses.
Characters
Common collocations
- 创业者entrepreneur
- 创业精神entrepreneurial spirit
- 自主创业to start one's own business independently
- 创业板startup board (stock market)
Antonyms
Origin
This compound combines two characters that have been used for centuries, but the modern meaning of 'entrepreneurship' emerged in the 20th century as China's economy modernized.