经商 jīngshāng to trade
to trade; to carry out commercial activities; in business
How to remember 经商: 经 go through + 商 trade = to trade.
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How it is used
- To do business / be in commerce - 下海经商 (xiàhǎi jīngshāng) go into business.
- A verb for engaging in trade/running a business as one's occupation; contrast 经营 (jīngyíng, to operate/manage a business).
- Business register; slightly formal.