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-====== qǐyèjiā: 企业家 - Entrepreneur, Businessperson ====== +
-===== Quick Summary ===== +
-  * **Keywords:** 企业家, qǐyèjiā, Chinese entrepreneur, Chinese businessperson, what does qiyejia mean, enterprise in Chinese, tycoon in Chinese, Chinese business culture, 老板 (lǎobǎn), 商人 (shāngrén), HSK 5. +
-  * **Summary:** Discover the meaning of **企业家 (qǐyèjiā)**, the powerful Chinese term for "entrepreneur." This comprehensive guide explores its cultural significance in modern China, from tech titans to visionary industrialists. Learn the crucial difference between a **企业家 (qǐyèjiā)**, a "boss" (**老板**, lǎobǎn), and a "merchant" (**商人**, shāngrén), and see practical examples of how this respectful term is used in business, media, and everyday conversation. +
-===== Core Meaning ===== +
-  * **Pinyin (with tone marks):** qǐ yè jiā +
-  * **Part of Speech:** Noun +
-  * **HSK Level:** HSK 5 +
-  * **Concise Definition:** An entrepreneur, industrialist, or founder of a significant enterprise. +
-  * **In a Nutshell:** **企业家 (qǐyèjiā)** is the formal and highly respected term for an 'entrepreneur'. It goes beyond simply owning a business; it implies vision, scale, risk-taking, and significant social or economic impact. Think of figures who build empires and innovate on a grand scale, like Steve Jobs in the US or Ma Huateng (Pony Ma) in China. You wouldn't use it for a small shop owner—this word is reserved for the titans of industry. +
-===== Character Breakdown ===== +
-  * **企 (qǐ):** This character originally showed a person (人) standing on tiptoe (止). It signifies "to plan," "to hope," or "to look into the distance." This beautifully captures the forward-looking, ambitious nature of an entrepreneur. +
-  * **业 (yè):** This character's ancient form depicted a rack for tools or instruments. It has evolved to mean "business," "industry," "trade," or "one's life's work." +
-  * **家 (jiā):** While its primary meaning is "home" or "family" (a roof 宀 over a pig 豕), when used as a suffix, it means "-ist," "-er," or "specialist." For example, 科学家 (kēxuéjiā) is a "scientist," and 艺术家 (yìshùjiā) is an "artist." +
-When combined, **企业家 (qǐyèjiā)** literally translates to a "specialist of an enterprise," painting a picture of a visionary leader who is an expert in building and guiding a large-scale business. +
-===== Cultural Context and Significance ===== +
-The term **企业家 (qǐyèjiā)** holds immense weight in modern China. After decades of a planned state-run economy, the economic reforms initiated by Deng Xiaoping in the late 1970s unleashed a new era of private enterprise. The **企业家** became a cultural hero, a symbol of China's economic miracle and its "can-do" spirit. +
-While the Western concept of an "entrepreneur" often romanticizes the individualistic, disruptive innovator who "moves fast and breaks things," the Chinese **企业家** operates in a slightly different context. There is often a stronger, publicly-stated emphasis on contributing to national goals, creating employment, and working in alignment with government industrial policies. The relationship between the state and the **企业家** is complex and symbiotic. A successful **企业家** is not just seen as a creator of wealth, but as a contributor to national strength and social progress, a concept recently highlighted by the government's push for "common prosperity" (共同富裕). +
-===== Practical Usage in Modern China ===== +
-**企业家** is a formal and respectful term. Its usage is almost always positive and associated with success and scale. +
-  * **In Media and Formal Settings:** You will frequently see this term in news articles, economic reports, and business forums when discussing well-known founders of large companies like Alibaba, Tencent, or Huawei. It confers a high degree of respect. +
-  * **As an Aspiration:** A university student studying business might say their dream is to become a **成功的企业家 (chénggōng de qǐyèjiā)** - a "successful entrepreneur." +
-  * **Connotation:** It always implies a large-scale operation. You would never call the owner of a local restaurant a **企业家**. For that, you would use the much more common term **老板 (lǎobǎn)**. +
-===== Example Sentences ===== +
-  * **Example 1:** +
-    * 中国有很多年轻有为的**企业家**。 +
-    * Pinyin: Zhōngguó yǒu hěn duō niánqīng yǒu wéi de **qǐyèjiā**. +
-    * English: China has many young and promising entrepreneurs. +
-    * Analysis: This is a general, positive statement. The phrase 年轻有为 (niánqīng yǒu wéi) means "young and promising" and is often used to describe up-and-coming talent. +
-  * **Example 2:** +
-    * 马云是中国最著名的**企业家**之一。 +
-    * Pinyin: Mǎ Yún shì Zhōngguó zuì zhùmíng de **qǐyèjiā** zhī yī. +
-    * English: Jack Ma is one of China's most famous entrepreneurs. +
-    * Analysis: This shows how the term is used to identify specific, high-profile individuals. +
-  * **Example 3:** +
-    * 他放弃了稳定的工作，立志成为一名**企业家**。 +
-    * Pinyin: Tā fàngqìle wěndìng de gōngzuò, lìzhì chéngwéi yī míng **qǐyèjiā**. +
-    * English: He gave up a stable job, determined to become an entrepreneur. +
-    * Analysis: Here, **企业家** is presented as a life goal or ambition (立志, lìzhì - to be determined). +
-  * **Example 4:** +
-    * 一位成功的**企业家**需要具备创新精神和冒险精神。 +
-    * Pinyin: Yī wèi chénggōng de **qǐyèjiā** xūyào jùbèi chuàngxīn jīngshén hé màoxiǎn jīngshén. +
-    * English: A successful entrepreneur needs to possess a spirit of innovation and a spirit of adventure. +
-    * Analysis: This sentence discusses the qualities of an entrepreneur. Note the respectful measure word 位 (wèi) used for people. +
-  * **Example 5:** +
-    * 这次峰会邀请了全球顶尖的**企业家**来分享他们的经验。 +
-    * Pinyin: Zhè cì fēnghuì yāoqǐngle quánqiú dǐngjiān de **qǐyèjiā** lái fēnxiǎng tāmen de jīngyàn. +
-    * English: This summit invited top entrepreneurs from around the world to share their experiences. +
-    * Analysis: This demonstrates the formal usage of the term in a business or conference context. 顶尖 (dǐngjiān) means "top-notch." +
-  * **Example 6:** +
-    * 作为一名**企业家**，他深知自己的社会责任。 +
-    * Pinyin: Zuòwéi yī míng **qǐyèjiā**, tā shēn zhī zìjǐ de shèhuì zérèn. +
-    * English: As an entrepreneur, he is keenly aware of his social responsibilities. +
-    * Analysis: This touches on the cultural expectation that successful entrepreneurs should contribute to society. +
-  * **Example 7:** +
-    * 她的梦想是建立自己的公司，成为一名女**企业家**。 +
-    * Pinyin: Tā de mèngxiǎng shì jiànlì zìjǐ de gōngsī, chéngwéi yī míng nǚ **qǐyèjiā**. +
-    * English: Her dream is to build her own company and become a female entrepreneur. +
-    * Analysis: Shows the term can be modified, here with 女 (nǚ) to specify "female entrepreneur." +
-  * **Example 8:** +
-    * 每一位**企业家**的背后都有一段艰苦奋斗的创业故事。 +
-    * Pinyin: Měi yī wèi **qǐyèjiā** de bèihòu dōu yǒu yī duàn jiānkǔ fèndòu de chuàngyè gùshì. +
-    * English: Behind every entrepreneur, there is a story of arduous struggle and starting a business. +
-    * Analysis: This sentence highlights the respect for the hard work (艰苦奋斗, jiānkǔ fèndòu) associated with becoming an entrepreneur. +
-  * **Example 9:** +
-    * 成为一名**企业家**意味着你要承担巨大的风险和压力。 +
-    * Pinyin: Chéngwéi yī míng **qǐyèjiā** yìwèizhe nǐ yào chéngdān jùdà de fēngxiǎn hé yālì. +
-    * English: Becoming an entrepreneur means you have to bear enormous risks and pressure. +
-    * Analysis: This sentence focuses on the challenges and downsides of the entrepreneurial path. +
-  * **Example 10:** +
-    * 政府出台了新政策，以鼓励和支持青年**企业家**。 +
-    * Pinyin: Zhèngfǔ chūtáile xīn zhèngcè, yǐ gǔlì hé zhīchí qīngnián **qǐyèjiā**. +
-    * English: The government has introduced new policies to encourage and support young entrepreneurs. +
-    * Analysis: This shows the term used in the context of government policy and economic development. +
-===== Nuances and Common Mistakes ===== +
-The most common mistake for learners is confusing **企业家 (qǐyèjiā)** with **老板 (lǎobǎn)** and **商人 (shāngrén)**. +
-  * **企业家 (qǐyèjiā) vs. 老板 (lǎobǎn) - The "Visionary" vs. the "Boss"** +
-    * **企业家** is for founders of large, innovative companies (think Elon Musk). It implies vision, scale, and respect. It's a formal title. +
-    * **老板 (lǎobǎn)** simply means "boss" or "owner." It can be used for anyone who owns a business, from the owner of a tiny noodle stand to the CEO of a corporation. You can address someone directly as "老板!" It is far more common in daily life. +
-    * **Incorrect Usage:** You walk into a coffee shop and say to the owner, "你是一位很棒的**企业家**!" (You are a great entrepreneur!). This would sound overly formal and strange. +
-    * **Correct Usage:** "老板，一杯咖啡，谢谢！" (Boss, one coffee, thanks!). +
-  * **企业家 (qǐyèjiā) vs. 商人 (shāngrén) - The "Builder" vs. the "Trader"** +
-    * **企业家** focuses on building, creating, and innovating within an enterprise. +
-    * **商人 (shāngrén)** means "merchant" or "businessperson." It's a more general term for anyone engaged in commerce (buying and selling). Historically, it could sometimes carry a slightly less prestigious connotation, focusing purely on profit rather than creation. +
-    * **Distinction:** A person who imports goods and sells them is a 商人. A person who designs a new product, builds a factory, and creates a global brand is a 企业家. +
-===== Related Terms and Concepts ===== +
-  * [[老板]] (lǎobǎn) - "Boss," "owner." The most common, everyday term for a business owner of any size. +
-  * [[创业]] (chuàngyè) - The verb "to start a business" or "to be an entrepreneur." +
-  * [[商人]] (shāngrén) - "Businessperson," "merchant." A general term for someone in commerce. +
-  * [[企业]] (qǐyè) - "Enterprise," "company." The core of the word 企业家. +
-  * [[公司]] (gōngsī) - "Company," "corporation." A specific type of business entity. +
-  * [[企业家精神]] (qǐyèjiā jīngshén) - "Entrepreneurial spirit." A compound noun describing the qualities of an entrepreneur. +
-  * [[商业]] (shāngyè) - "Commerce," "business." The general field of activity. +
-  * [[马云]] (Mǎ Yún) - Jack Ma. The archetypal modern Chinese 企业家 and founder of Alibaba. +
-  * [[富豪]] (fùháo) - "Magnate," "tycoon," a very wealthy person. This term focuses purely on wealth, whereas 企业家 focuses on the act of building an enterprise. Many 企业家 are also 富豪.+