jing4 jip6營業营业
Jyutpingjing4 jip6
Yaleyìhng yihp
Definition
To do business; to operate or trade.
neutralworkplaces
How it's used
Focuses on the operational status of a business rather than the act of trading or selling goods. It is commonly seen on signs or in formal announcements to indicate whether a place is open to the public. While it functions as a verb, it is frequently used in compound phrases like 暫停營業 to describe a temporary closure.
Examples
What time does this shop open for business?
Their restaurant has switched to 24-hour operation.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it to mean 'to do business' in the sense of 'to conduct a transaction' or 'to trade with someone', as it specifically refers to the operational state of an establishment.
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Grammar guides
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