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Learners often confuse 賒 with other financial terms like 買 (buy) or 賣 (sell). It's used in more formal contexts, so be cautious when using it in casual conversation. Common collocations include 賒帳 (buying on credit) and 賒貸 (loaning on credit).
Since 賒 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, focus on its usage in conjunction with related terms like 買 (mǎi - buy) and 賣 (mài - sell), which are essential for discussing financial transactions. Understanding how credit works in transactions can also enhance comprehension of business-related conversations.
Learners may mistakenly use 賒 in contexts where immediate payment is expected. For example, saying '我賒了這個' (Wǒ shē le zhège - I bought this on credit) when they meant to say they paid in cash. Correct usage would specify the credit arrangement.
Pronunciation of 賒
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Etymology of 賒
money
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Case file: 賒
- 1The meaning half貝 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half佘 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaymoney
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say to buy and sell on credit in Chinese
“to buy and sell on credit” in Chinese is賒
The character 賒 (shē) refers to the act of engaging in transactions on credit, meaning to purchase goods or services with the promise of future payment. It is commonly used in financial contexts and suggests a level of trust between the buyer and seller, as the seller allows the buyer to defer payment. This concept is crucial in modern commerce and trade.
When to use 賒
Learners often confuse 賒 with other financial terms like 買 (buy) or 賣 (sell). It's used in more formal contexts, so be cautious when using it in casual conversation. Common collocations include 賒帳 (buying on credit) and 賒貸 (loaning on credit).
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Learners may mistakenly use 賒 in contexts where immediate payment is expected. For example, saying '我賒了這個' (Wǒ shē le zhège - I bought this on credit) when they meant to say they paid in cash. Correct usage would specify the credit arrangement.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 賒
You could say '我想賒這個產品' (Wǒ xiǎng shē zhège chǎnpǐn) meaning 'I want to buy this product on credit.'
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