业 (yè) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 业 (yè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 业 (yè) means "Industry / Occupation / Business". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 5 strokes and the radical 一.

Q: How do you write 业 stroke by stroke?

业 has 5 strokes. The radical is 一. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 业 and 万?

业 (yè) and 万 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 业?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 一. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 业?

Common words containing 业 include: 作业 (zuò yè) — homework; task; 毕业 (bì yè) — To graduate; 专业 (zhuān yè) — major; profession; professional.

How to Write 业

The character 业 (yè) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 一 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

业 is pronounced yè in Mandarin Chinese. It means Industry / Occupation / Business.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 业 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 业

作业 zuò yè

homework; task

毕业 bì yè

To graduate

专业 zhuān yè

major; profession; professional

Example Sentences

我今天有很多作业。

wǒ jīn tiān yǒu hěn duō zuò yè

I have a lot of homework today.

我明年大学毕业。

wǒ míng nián dà xué bì yè

I graduate from college next year.

你的专业是什么？

nǐ de zhuān yè shì shén me

What is your major?

Similar Characters

万 wàn

丈 zhàng

三 sān

Practice Writing 业 (yè)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 业

What does 业 (yè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 业 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 业 and 万?

What mistakes do learners make writing 业?

What common words use 业?

How to Write 业 (yè)