The Chinese word 做生意 means “to do business” or “to engage in commerce”. It is a common phrase used in business settings, and can refer to any type of commercial activity, such as buying and selling goods or services, negotiating deals, or managing a company. In Chinese culture, the ability to do business well is highly valued, and 做生意 is often associated with traits such as shrewdness, resourcefulness, and a strong work ethic.
Translation
Verb: to do business
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 我们可以一起做生意 | wǒmen kěyǐ yīqǐ zuò shēngyì | We can do business together |
| 他喜欢做生意，赚钱很多 | tā xǐhuān zuò shēngyì, zhuànqián hěn duō | He likes doing business and earns a lot of money |
| 做生意需要有好的商业头脑 | zuò shēngyì xūyào yǒu hǎo de shāngyè tóunǎo | Doing business requires a good business acumen |
| 我们的公司做生意越来越好 | wǒmen de gōngsī zuò shēngyì yuè lái yuè hǎo | Our company is doing better and better in business |
| 她的父亲在国外做生意 | tā de fùqīn zài guówài zuò shēngyì | Her father does business abroad |
| 做生意要有耐心，不能急功近利 | zuò shēngyì yào yǒu nàixīn, bù néng jí gōng jìn lì | Doing business requires patience and cannot be too hasty for quick profits |
| 这个行业做生意很有前途 | zhège hángyè zuò shēngyì hěn yǒu qiántú | This industry has a promising future for doing business |
| 她的公司做生意的方式很独特 | tā de gōngsī zuò shēngyì de fāngshì hěn dútè | Her company’s way of doing business is very unique |
HSK
做生意 is part of HSK Level 4 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 7-9.
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