从业 cóngyè to practice (a trade)
How to remember 从业: 从 from + 业 industry = to practice (a trade).
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How it is used
- To work in / practice a profession - 从业人员 (cóngyè rényuán) practitioners/staff in a field, 从业经验 work experience in the trade.
- 从业 = to be employed in an industry/occupation (formal); contrast plain 工作 (to work).
- 从业资格 (cóngyè zīgé) = professional qualification/license.
- 在金融行业从业 = to work in the finance industry.