zhèng​yè

regular occupation

  • created sense approved 正业/正業 · zhèng​yè · regular occupation — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    正业 / 正業

    zhèng​yè

    regular occupation

    one's regular job; an honest occupation; proper duties within one's line of work

    正 (literal) → 正 · zhèng · correct 业 (literal) → 业/業 · yè · occupation

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  • created sense approved 正业/正業 · zhèng​yè · right action — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    正业 / 正業

    zhèng​yè

    right action

    the fourth part of the Buddhist [[八正道|八正道|ba1 zheng4 dao4]], referring to correct behavior such as abstaining from killing, stealing, or misconduct

    正 (literal) → 正 · zhèng · correct 业 (literal) → 业/業 · yè · karma

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  • created sense approved 正业/正業 · zhèng​yè · main business — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    正业 / 正業

    zhèng​yè

    main business

    main occupation or primary business as distinguished from side business or subsidiary interests

    正 (literal) → 正 · zhèng · principal 业 (literal) → 业/業 · yè · occupation

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