私营 (sī yíng): privately-owned; private

He worked at a private enterprise for five years, then decided to start his own business.

The service at this private hospital is better than at public hospitals, but the costs are much higher as well.

With economic reforms, many private companies grew rapidly and became important forces in the market.

He gave up his stable job as a civil servant and joined a private educational institution.

In some countries, the private sector provides most of the employment opportunities.