noun HSK 4
Traditional 商業
business · commerce · trade · commercial
Meaning
商业 refers to business, commerce, and trade activities in general. It encompasses buying, selling, and exchange of goods and services for profit. The word can describe both the abstract concept of commerce and concrete business operations.
Usage
商业 is used in formal and neutral contexts to discuss business matters, commercial activities, or the business sector. It commonly appears in compound words and phrases related to economics and trade. Native speakers use it to distinguish commercial activities from personal, governmental, or non-profit activities.
Examples
- 01这条街是这个城市最繁华的商业区。.This street is the most prosperous commercial district in the city.
- 02他们公司的商业模式非常成功。.Their company's business model is very successful.
Characters
Common collocations
- 商业化commercialization
- 商业街commercial street, shopping district
- 商业模式business model
- 商业银行commercial bank
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters have ancient roots in Chinese. 商 originally referred to the Shang Dynasty merchants who were known for trade, while 业 represented the concept of work or profession.