营
manage; seek; military camp
Meanings
5 senses · 25 examplesverb
to seek; to strive for; to pursue
Used for actively working towards a goal, often for survival or benefit.
He left home to make a living at a very young age.
The soldiers are rescuing the trapped civilians.
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He spared no means for personal gain.
The company is actively seeking new partners.
Seeking official positions or education was common in the old society.
verb
to operate; to manage; to run
Used for running businesses, projects, or organizations.
Their company mainly operates in electronic products.
This ancient building was constructed during the Qing Dynasty.
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This store's business hours are from nine to six.
State-owned enterprises were dominant at that time.
This private enterprise has grown very quickly.
noun
surname
formalA Chinese surname.
Mr. Ying is the manager of our company.
Were there many famous people with the surname Ying in history?
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Please give this document to Ms. Ying.
The surname Ying ranks low in the Hundred Family Surnames.
Director Ying gave a speech at the meeting.
noun
military camp; barracks
Refers to a place where troops are stationed.
The soldiers returned to the military camp in the evening.
The troops chose to set up camp by the river.
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The enemy camp is just on the other side of the mountain.
Life in the military camp is very regimented.
They transported the supplies to the base camp.
noun
battalion (military unit)
formalA military unit larger than a company and smaller than a regiment.
He commands an infantry battalion.
The soldiers of this battalion all come from the same place.
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All officers and soldiers of the battalion, assemble!
The battalion commander issued the order to attack.
There are five battalions under their regiment.