How to write 業

业 yè [noun] 【Original Meaning】: In ancient times, a large board on the horizontal beam of a musical instrument stand, carved to resemble serrated edges, used to hang bells and gongs. 1. Board, large board ([En.] board) 2. An ancient decoration placed on the horizontal beam of a stand for bells, gongs, etc., carved in a serrated shape and painted white. 3. Wall-building board. 4. The board used in ancient books. 5. Also refers to the board used for writing. 6. Academic studies ([En.] course of study). 7. Career; achievements ([En.] cause; enterprise; achievement). 8. Family business, industry ([En.] estate; property). 9. Profession ([En.] occupation; profession). 10. Sin ([En.] sin). 11. Industry ([En.] line of business; trade; industry). 业 yè [verb] 1. To engage in; to be employed in ([En.] engage in). 2. To accomplish or succeed in a profession or occupation ([En.] work). 业 yè [adverb] Already ([En.] already). 名词 的又音。 Noun alternate pronunciation. 名词 的又音。 Noun alternate pronunciation.