No. 1,692 in Chinese
从事
Engage in; be involved in.
In a sentence
他从事教育行业已经十年了。
He has been engaged in the education industry for ten years.
In this sentence, '从事' means 'to engage in or work in,' and it is used to describe someone's professional activity within a specific field or industry.
她决定从事艺术创作工作。
She decided to pursue a career in artistic creation.
Here, '从事' implies choosing to involve oneself in or undertake an activity, particularly as a professional endeavor.
我们鼓励年轻人从事社会服务。
We encourage young people to engage in community service.
'从事' in this context means to participate actively in an activity or undertake something as a pursuit.
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