营业

营业 refers to the act of conducting business or the state of being open for business. It is commonly used to describe a store, restaurant, or company that is operational and available to customers.

The character 营 (yíng) originally meant 'to manage' or 'to run,' and 业 (yè) means 'occupation' or 'profession.' Together, they form a term that emphasizes the management and operation of a business or enterprise.

营业 is often seen on signs indicating whether a business is open or closed. In daily life, it is essential for understanding shop hours and commercial activities in Chinese-speaking regions.