務 (wù) - Affairs, business & to be engaged in

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wù ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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務 · wù

Affairs, business;

to be engaged in;

to strive for;

duty, task;

must, ought to.

Affairs, businessto be engaged into strive for

Usage highlights

TaskBusiness/affairsService industryDuty/responsibilityStrive forMust/be sure to

Synonyms

  • 事— matter, affair
  • 业— business, occupation
  • 职— duty, post

Antonyms

  • 闲— leisure, idle
  • 逸— ease, comfort

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is busy with work (工作很忙).
  • This is an urgent matter (紧急事务).
  • We must complete the task (务必完成任务).
  • She works in the service industry (服务业).

Collocations

  • Task(任务)
  • Business/affairs(事务)
  • Service industry(服务业)
  • Duty/responsibility(义务)
  • Strive for(务求)
  • Must/be sure to(务必)

Idioms

  • Do not engage in improper gain(不务正业)
  • Seek truth from facts(实事求是)
  • Manage state affairs(国务卿)
  • Be sure to catch(务擒)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Derived from the concept of exertion and striving, originally related to agricultural labor.
  • In Confucian context, implies dedication to one's duties and responsibilities.
  • Commonly used in formal and business contexts to denote important matters that require attention.

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