soeng1 jip6商業商业
Jyutpingsoeng1 jip6
Yalesēung yihp
Definition
Business, commerce, or trade; the commercial sector.
neutralwork
How it's used
Refers specifically to the abstract concept of business or the commercial sector rather than a single shop or transaction. It carries a formal tone and is rarely used in casual conversation between friends, where people would prefer terms like 做生意 or 買賣. It frequently appears in news reports, academic discussions, or when describing the economic nature of a project.
Examples
He works in the commercial district and is busy every day.
Is this plan purely for commercial interests?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a specific business transaction or a single store, as it sounds overly academic and unnatural in those contexts. Use 做生意 when talking about the act of running a business.
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Grammar guides
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