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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing "engaging in" or "undertaking" with 从事 (cóngshì)

    Actions & Events
    Manner & Method

    Structure

    Subject + 从事 + Activity/Profession

    Explanation

    从事 (cóngshì) is a verb meaning "to engage in," "to undertake," or "to be involved in." It describes participation in a profession, activity, or field of work. It is a formal expression commonly used in written Chinese, as in 从事活动 (to engage in activities).

    Examples

    • 她从事教育工作已经二十年了。

      Tā cóngshì jiàoyù gōngzuò yǐjīng èrshí nián le.

      She has been working in education for twenty years.

    • 他一直从事科学研究，发表了很多论文。

      Tā yìzhí cóngshì kēxué yánjiū, fābiǎo le hěn duō lùnwén.

      He has been engaged in scientific research and has published many papers.

    • 毕业后你打算从事什么行业？

      Bìyè hòu nǐ dǎsuàn cóngshì shénme hángyè?

      What industry do you plan to work in after graduation?

    Expressing "engaging in" or "undertaking" with 从事 (cóngshì) | Chinese Grammar