开业 kāiyè to open a business
to open a business; to open a practice; open (for business)
How to remember 开业: 开 open + 业 industry = to open a business.
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How it is used
- To open for business (a new shop, clinic, practice): 新店开业 (xīn diàn kāiyè) the new store opens; 开业大吉.
- A verb-object marking the launch of a business operation.
- Contrast 营业 (yíngyè, be open/doing business day-to-day) - 开业 is the opening event.