企业

The Chinese word "企业" (qǐyè) is composed of two characters: "企" (qǐ) and "业" (yè). The character "企" originally meant "to stand on tiptoe" or "to look up", and later extended to mean "to hope" or "to aspire". The character "业" originally meant "work" or "occupation", and later extended to mean "business" or "enterprise".When combined, the two characters "企" and "业" form the word "企业", which literally means "to hope for business" or "to aspire to an enterprise". In modern Chinese, the word "企业" is used to refer to a business organization or a company. It can also be used to refer to an undertaking or a project.The word "企业" is a relatively new word in Chinese. It was first used in the late 19th century, during the Qing Dynasty. At that time, China was undergoing a period of rapid industrialization, and many new businesses and enterprises were being established. The word "企业" was used to describe these new organizations.Today, the word "企业" is one of the most common words in Chinese. It is used in a variety of contexts, both formal and informal. It is an important word for HSK learners to know, as it is used in many everyday conversations and texts.