HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
业 — industry
- Reading
- yè
- Meaning
- industry; business; profession; trade
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
业 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is yè and it means industry; business; profession; trade. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
业 appears in everyday chinese words such as 业 (profession; business; industry), 作业 (homework, assignment) and 专业 (major, specialty).
Chinese words containing 业
Frequently asked questions
What does 业 mean in Chinese?
业 means industry; business; profession; trade in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 业 read?
业 is read yè. Reading it inside real words — 业 and 作业 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 业 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 业 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 业 in a word?
A common word containing 业 is 业 (yè) — "profession; business; industry". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 业 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 业 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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