How to Say ‘Business’ in Simplified Chinese
生意
💬 Usage Tip: [生意] usually means “business” as in trade or a shop’s business, not “company” as an organization. Common combo: [做生意] = “do business.”
🇨🇳 In China: During New Year visits, asking about someone’s [生意] (in a positive way) is normal—people often exchange prosperity wishes.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
生意
[shēng yì]
business; trade
Refers to doing business or one’s business affairs. Common in greetings to shop owners or entrepreneurs.
祝你生意兴隆，财源滚滚！
Wishing your business to prosper and wealth to keep rolling in!
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