生意

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The Chinese word 生意 (shēngyì) for "business" is composed of two characters: 生 (shēng), meaning "life" or "birth," and 意 (yì), meaning "idea" or "intention." Together, these characters convey the idea of "making a living" or "earning a livelihood."The earliest recorded use of the word 生意 in this sense dates back to the Song Dynasty (960-1279). However, the term was not widely used until the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), when it became the standard term for "business."生意 is a versatile word that can be used in a variety of contexts. It can refer to any type of commercial activity, from small businesses to large corporations. It can also be used to refer to the process of making money, or to the state of being in business.For example, the phrase 做生意 (zuò shēngyì) means "to do business," while the phrase 生意兴隆 (shēngyì xīnglóng) means "may your business prosper."The word 生意 is an important part of the Chinese language, and it reflects the country's long history of commerce and trade.