Chinese

shēngyi
Meaning: business; trade
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

生
意

Example sentences

That shop's business has always been very good.
這筆生意讓他虧了不少錢。
这笔生意让他亏了不少钱。
This business deal made him lose a lot of money.
他們的生意非常紅火。
他们的生意非常红火。
Their business is very prosperous.
經過一番討價還價,這筆生意終於成交了。
经过一番讨价还价,这笔生意终于成交了。
After some haggling, the deal was finally closed.
那家餐廳的生意非常火爆。
那家餐厅的生意非常火爆。
That restaurant's business is very booming.
祝您的店生意興隆!
祝您的店生意兴隆!
I wish your shop prosperous business!
祝貴公司生意興隆,大展鴻圖。
祝贵公司生意兴隆,大展鸿图。
Wishing your company prosperous business and great success.

Usage Notes

Refers to commercial activities or the volume of trade.

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