- 事业单位 shìyèdānwèi public institution(state-run) institution; public service organization supported by the state, such as public schools, hospitals, or research institutes
- 公用事业 gōngyòngshìyè public utilityServices provided for the daily needs of the public, such as water, electricity, gas, public transport, and telecommunications.
- 慈善事业 císhànshìyè charitable enterprisea charitable organization or philanthropic undertaking run by private individuals or groups based on compassion or religious faith to provide social services such as food and clothing for those in need
- 事业心 shìyèxīn professional ambitiondedication to one's work; the spirit of devoting oneself to a career to achieve success
- 公共事业 gōnggòngshìyè public utilityA service or enterprise run by the government for the daily needs of the public, such as electricity, water, or transport; also includes charitable public foundations.
- 事业有成 shìyèyǒuchéng successful in one's careerto be successful in one's professional life or business; to achieve success in a career
- 企事业 qǐshìyè enterprises and institutionsCollective term for business enterprises and non-profit institutions, such as government agencies or schools.
- 旅游事业 lǚyóushìyè tourism industrythe tourism and travel industry; the business of providing services to tourists
- 公营事业 gōngyíngshìyè public enterpriseA business entity, such as a utility, transportation service, or financial institution, that is owned and operated by the government.
- 国营事业 guóyíngshìyè state-run enterpriseBusiness or enterprise directly invested in and managed by the state, typically involving essential public utilities or resources such as electricity, water, and rail transportation.
- 名山事业 míngshānshìyè monumental literary work(idiom) immortal or great literary works intended for posterity; refers to the practice of storing manuscripts in a safe mountain archive for future generations to read
- 文化事业 wénhuàshìyè cultural enterprisesGeneral term for fields or institutions involved in literature, art, broadcasting, television, or publishing
- 事业年度 shìyèniándù business yearA fiscal or business year that spans twelve months but does not necessarily align with the standard calendar year, chosen for operational or accounting convenience.
- 演艺事业 yǎnyìshìyè entertainment careera career or business in the performing arts; acting career
- 社会事业 shèhuìshìyè social undertakingspublic welfare services or programs provided for the benefit of the community, such as education, health, and social security
- 福利事业 fúlìshìyè welfare serviceswelfare projects or services designed to benefit the public
- 公益事业 gōngyìshìyè public welfare; public utilityServices, charities, or projects dedicated to the public good, such as public welfare undertakings or public utilities
- 观光事业 guānguāngshìyè tourist industryThe tourist industry; tourism. Also referred to as [[旅游事业|旅遊事業|lu:3 you2 shi4 ye4]] or "the smokeless industry".
- 事业线 shìyèxiàn fate lineIn palmistry, a vertical line on the palm running toward the middle finger believed to indicate career prospects.