事业 shìyè noun ① (工作) undertaking ▸ 开创一项事业 launch a career ▸ 献身于事业 dedicate oneself to a cause ▸ 事业有成 get ahead in one’s career ▸ 文化教育事业 cultural and educational undertakings ② (非企业) institution ▸ 公用事业 public utilities ▸ 集体福利事业 collective welfare services |