Chinese
zhíyè
Meaning: occupation; profession; vocation
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

職業
職
業
职业
职
业

Example sentences

Her profession is a teacher.
她是一位職業婦女。
她是一位职业妇女。
She is a career woman.
他從小就喜歡踢足球,夢想成爲一名職業球員。
他从小就喜欢踢足球,梦想成为一名职业球员。
He has liked playing soccer since he was a child and dreams of becoming a professional player.
這場比賽是最高級別的職業賽事。
这场比赛是最高级别的职业赛事。
This competition is a professional event of the highest level.
他對自己的職業生涯做了妥善的規劃。
他对自己的职业生涯做了妥善的规划。
He has made a proper plan for his professional career.
這次錯誤對他的職業生涯是致命的。
这次错误对他的职业生涯是致命的。
This mistake was fatal to his career.
他從小就喜歡打棒球,夢想是成為職業球員。
他从小就喜欢打棒球,梦想是成为职业球员。
He has liked playing baseball since he was a child, and his dream is to become a professional player.

Usage Notes

Refers to the regular work or business of a person.

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