从事

從事
cóng shì
HSK 5
to go for, to engage in, to undertake
verb

Example Sentences

他从事于科学研究。
tā cóngshì yú kēxué yánjiū 。
He is engaged in scientific research.
我从事于教育工作已经十年了。
wǒ cóngshì yú jiàoyù gōngzuò yǐjīng shínián le 。
I have been working in education for ten years.
她从事于艺术创作。
tā cóngshì yú yìshù chuàngzuò 。
She is engaged in art creation.

Individual Characters

HSK 5
从cóng
from, via, passing through, through
事shì
thing

Words with similar meanings

参与cānyù
to participate
参与 (cān yù) emphasizes involvement and contribution, while 从事 (cóng shì) focuses more on engagement in a specific profession or activity.
致力于zhìlìyú
to dedicate oneself to
致力于 (zhì lì yú) implies a strong commitment and effort towards an endeavor, which is a slightly stronger nuance than 从事 (cóng shì).

Words Starting With 从

从来cóng lái
always; at all times; never (if used in negative sentence)
从前cóng qián
previously; formerly; once upon a time
从此cóng cǐ
from now on; since then; henceforth
从而cóng ér
thus; thereby
从容不迫cóng róng bù pò
calm; unruffled

Words Ending With 事

同事tóng shì
"colleague; co-worker
人事rén shì
human affairs; ways of the world; consciousness of the world; what is humanly possible; personnel matters; sexual awareness; sexual passion; facts of life
军事jūn shì
military affairs; military matters; military
刑事xíng shì
criminal; penal
启事qǐ shì
"announcement (written, on billboard, letter, newspaper or website); to post information; a notice"

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HSK 5
All words for the HSK 5 test
University & Higher Education
Campus life, dorms, majors, credits, scholarships, and research.
Advanced HSK5 Terms
Vocabulary commonly seen in HSK5 practice, bridging mid-high level usage.
School & Education
Classroom items, teaching methods, homework, quizzes, and schedules.
Job Hunting & Careers
Resumes, interviews, job ads, promotions, career development.
Business & Commerce
Company types, contracts, marketing, management, and sales terminology.
Workplace & Office
Meetings, reports, colleagues, office tools, schedules, HR terms.